Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Theatre Arts - IFO

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* Working Title:

** Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Theatre Arts - IFO
** Institution:
** Southwest Minnesota State University
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Marshall
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,066.00 - $
** Job Description
*** Design or oversee the design of scenery, lighting, props, and sound for the Entertainment and Theatre Arts Program productions (typically 2-3 per year).
* Serve as Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager, overseeing the work of student crews to construct and paint sets and install and run lighting, sound, props, and special effects.
* Serve as the primary safety officer for all theatre spaces, enforcing safety polices, maintaining safety equipment, and responding to deficiencies, infractions, and injuries.
* Teach a variety of courses for the major, minors, and MnTC, possibly including but not limited to:  + THTR 100 Theatre Appreciation (MnTC Goal 6 course)  + THTR 140/340 Stagecraft I and II  + THTR 220 Film and Television Appreciation  + THTR 245/445 Scenic Design I and II  + THTR 250/450 Lighting and Sound Design I and II  + THTR 265/365 Stage Management I and II  + The person in this position may also teach LEP 101 First Year Seminar, Special Topics courses, and Independent Studies in Theatre as needed.
* Provide safety oversight and technical support for other SMSU and non-SMSU events taking place in the Fine Arts Theatre or Black Box (music concerts, touring performers, orientation events, community events, etc.)
* Provide safety oversight, as well as technical advice and guidance, for 2-3 student-produced Drama Club productions and additional events each academic year.
* This position may also include the opportunity to direct Theatre Program productions, and/or to work with the SMSU Children’s Theatre and High School Musical Theatre Workshop summer programs.
* The regular total credit-hour (or equivalent) load for this position is 24 credits per academic year.
* Duties also include recruitment, student advising, participating in program assessment, contribution to student growth and development, evaluating student performance, creative/scholarly activity, and service to the University community (including regional service, education, or study).
** Minimum Qualifications
*** A minimum of an MFA in Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Scenography, or closely related field.
* Experience designing scenery and lighting for at least three (3) university or professional productions.
* Experience as a Technical Director or Scene Shop Supervisor for at least three (3) university or professional productions.
* Experience teaching university-level theatre design and technical courses, using current industry standard equipment, technology, and software.
* Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
* Student-centered approach and a commitment to helping grow the Entertainment and Theatre Arts Program.
* An understanding of and appreciation for liberal education.
* Abilities/competence in instructional technology, including online instruction.
** Priority will be given to those who apply by 1/15/2026.
**** Required Documents to submit for consideration**:
Transcript, Cover Letter, Vita, and Teaching Philosophy should be attached to your application.
** Other Considerations:
** The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.  The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship.  Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About
* * Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence…