Teaching Assistant Professor - Scene Shop Supervisor​/Asst Technical Director

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* Position Title:

** Teaching Assistant Professor - Scene Shop Supervisor/Asst Technical Director##
** Job Category:
** Academic Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Teaching Assistant Professor##
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* Job Duties:

** The  at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a full-time academic staff member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor beginning in Fall 2026.  This is a renewable non-tenure track instructional position. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work as the Scene Shop Supervisor/Assistant Technical Director and teach Theatre Appreciation. Other courses are possible. Service and creative activity/research are expected.

First review begins January 19, 2026. Applications received prior to the first review date will receive full consideration, and the search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Under general supervision of the department chair, successful candidates will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, providing regular and substantive feedback on student work, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scenic construction and scene shop management. This position, under the supervision of the Technical Director, will coordinate technical and production details as required for productions and other activities in UWL Theatre and Dance spaces. The position is also responsible for supervising day-to-day work of student shop staff; preparing budget estimates for time, labor and materials as designated by the Technical Director;

drafting and revising technical drawings based on the scenic design. May serve in other production roles if appropriate.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at .The review of applications starts on
** January 19, 2026**. Applications received on or before
** January 19th
** are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) is a vibrant academic community bringing together the strengths of the liberal arts, innovative interdisciplinary programs, and the creative energy of the School of Visual and Performing Arts.  The College actively supports the university’s General Education Program and offers a robust number of undergraduate degrees and three graduate programs. As an instructor in CASSH, you will join colleagues who share a deep commitment to student success as we prepare students for both meaningful careers as well as citizenship in 21st Century global society.
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
* Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
* Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
* Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
* Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study
* Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
* May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction##
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