Lighting and Visual Design Modern Media Productions- Adjunct Faculty- Traditional Ground - College of Arts and Media

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Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The College of Arts and Media offers exciting opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus.

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Traditional Campus located in Phoenix, AZ:
Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2027 semester (Class start date 01/04/2027)

This course explores the creative and technical principles of lighting, staging, and visual projection for live events, theatre, and media productions. Students gain hands‑on experience with lighting control systems, moving light programming both with hardware units as well as software control, and digital image projections.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions while incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
• Engage students in cutting‑edge technologies and industry trends.
• Assess student performance and mentor classroom success to prepare them for their chosen career path.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in production design, lighting for film or theatre, or a related content area with an emphasis in live events and broadcast medium AND 3 years of professional experience working in lighting and/or stage production.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in a related area; 3 years of college teaching experience, experience in several lighting programming languages, Vector Works proficiency.

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ‑centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.