Regular Faculty - Scenic Design

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.

Unit/

Department Summary:

College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Administrative

Summary:

Contingency Description

Teaching & Advising - 60%

Scholarship & Creative Activity - 30%

Outreach & Extension - 5%

University Service & Leadership - 5%

Qualifications:

Minimum Education /Degree

Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

MFA in Scenic Design or closely related field

Minimum of five years of professional experience at the regional theatre level or higher

Experience teaching scenic design and related areas

Experience in researching theatrical design

Experience collaborating with others

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the collegiate level

Record of mentorship and supervision of student design work

Portfolio demonstrating a range of design practices and interdisciplinary engagement

Evidence of sustained creative achievement

Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Sketch Up, Adobe Suite)

Experience with drafting and the ability to teach digital drafting techniques

Evidence of engaged scholarship, including community, socially responsive, or interdisciplinary design work

Demonstrated commitment to access in theatre education and design

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information:

Posting Date - 09/26/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be received by July 8, 2026 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:

Cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Please also include a website link to your digital portfolio of representative scenic design work.

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Statement of teaching philosophy, with specific attention to pedagogy, mentorship, and creative practice

Names and contact information for three professional references

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Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement:
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

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