Faculty of Practice, Theatre, Scenic and Lighting Design
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Creative Arts/Media
Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor -
Education / Teaching
University Professor, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor, Faculty, Academic
Faculty of Practice, Theatre, Scenic and Lighting Design
Wilkes University Division of Performing Arts invites highly qualified applicants for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Faculty of Practice position in Theatre Scenic and Lighting Design, beginning in Fall 2026 pending available funding. The Theatre program offers a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BA in Theatre Arts, and a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, along with minors in Theatre, Music, and Dance.
Responsibilities- Design scenic and lighting elements for mainstage productions.
- Teach scenic design, lighting design, and related courses each academic year, aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
- Play a key role in developing and growing the Design and Technology BFA, including student recruitment, mentoring, and curriculum development.
- Oversee student assistants in scenic painting and props for productions.
- Actively participate in all aspects of the production process, including technical rehearsals, strikes, and ongoing production work.
- Collaborate with a full‑time Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director.
- MFA in Theatre Design or a related terminal degree.
- Demonstrated scenic and lighting design experience in both professional and university settings.
- Minimum two years of university‑level teaching in scenic and/or lighting design.
- A cover letter highlighting qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A statement covering teaching interests and philosophy.
- Names and contact information of three professional references.
Final date to receive applications: 10 December 2025. Preference will be given to candidates submitting all required materials by the deadline.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
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