Regular Faculty - Scenic Design

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist-scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre-makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

* Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design

* Lead the MFA Scenic Design program, including mentoring graduate students and overseeing thesis and creative work

* Teach in related areas (e.g., digital drafting, scenic painting, design theory) as qualified

* Supervise student designers and teaching assistants in both classroom and production settings

* Maintain an active professional creative practice in regional/national/international venues

* Participate in student recruitment, both graduate and undergraduate

* Serve on department, college, and university committees

* Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives

* Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Teaching Modality:

* Must be able to teach in-person on the University of Idaho's Moscow campus

* Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged

* Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners