Lecturer​/Professor of Practice​/Assistant​/Associate Professor

Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor

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Position Title:

Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Theatre & Dance - Troy

Division:
College of Arts and Humanities

Campus:
Troy

Faculty Rank:
If Faculty position 10 Month

Work Status:
Full-Time (FT)

Location:

Troy - T01

The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position is a full-time position hired on a 10‑month renewable contract. The open‑rank posting allows for authentic consideration of candidates’ unique strengths and potential to serve in the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice. The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position in the Department of Theatre & Dance is responsible for oversight of lighting, projections, and sound design and technology for productions;

teaching courses in design, technology, and general theatre; producing quality theatrical lighting, projections, and sound that complement and support theatre and dance presentations; managing the department’s lighting and electrics shop; oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools; supervising and training student crews in lighting and electrics; working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University;

working with other Design and Technology faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design/Technology/Management; providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology.

• Master’s degree, MFA, or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre, design, or technology.
• Academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership.
• Experience working in a theatrical setting, university or professional.
• Industry knowledge and demonstrated hands‑on experience of technology practices across multiple media and disciplines in lighting and projections.
• Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards.
• Demonstrated drafting skills and proficiency in Vector Works, CAD, and/or related technology.
• Collaborative and open attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students and faculty in an integrated arts approach.
• Ability to recruit and retain students with design/tech/management career interests and goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate responsible judgment and productive relationships.
• Ability to encourage a positive work environment.

• MFA in Lighting, Sound, and/or Projections Design.
• Three to five years of experience in university setting.
• Three to five years of experience in professional theatre.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to occasionally drive 24’ box trucks.
• Experience in Technical Direction and/or management.

Will this position require driving? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Work Hours:

To be determined.

Hazardous conditions or physical demands:

• Working with electrical equipment and wiring.
• Working at great heights.
• Lifting instruments and equipment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No.

Posting Date: 04/29/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Be prepared to submit additional portfolio materials and/or perform a teaching demonstration upon request.

Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference: Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that…