Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts - Scenic Design and Technical Director

The Theatre Program seeks a dedicated and collaborative Scenic Designer & Technical Director to support its dynamic undergraduate program and production season. This position plays a vital role in overseeing scenic design and technical direction while mentoring students in professional production practices. This full-time, visiting position supports a 4-show production season and teaches within a comprehensive theatre design and technology program. A national tenure-track search for this position will be conducted the following year, and the visiting faculty member is encouraged to apply. More information about the department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online athttps://theatre.utahtech.edu/.

• Teach a 30-credit per academic year load, encompassing teaching responsibilities, reassigned time for production work, and mentoring student designers. This will be approximately four courses per semester with reassigned time for production work.
• Potential courses include Scenic Design, Stagecraft, Study of Period Styles & Decor, Scene Painting, Intro to Theatre and other courses based on expertise.
• Scenic design and technical direction for three productions per year, with an additional student-designed production under faculty supervision. The candidate will manage the design, construction, and completion of scenic elements and props. The season includes two fully produced plays, one musical, and a student-led production. The candidate will oversee scene shop operations and construction.
• The candidate will oversee the scenic design process, budget management, technical execution, shop maintenance, and safety training. The candidate will supervise the scene shop foreman, student workers, and work-study students while collaborating with other departments using shared facilities. The production team currently includes a part-time scene shop supervisor, four work-study positions, opportunities for workshop credit, and support from a stagecraft class.
• Perform defined campus-wide duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and university policies and procedures. Communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues, both orally and in writing. Commitment to student recruitment, mentorship, and retention initiatives within the department and university. Willingness to accept varied responsibilities within the department and college to fulfill the needs of the program.

• MFA or PhD Required; Scenic Design, Technical Direction, Theatre Technology or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated scenic design experience.
• Demonstrated technical direction experience.
• Demonstrated experience in scene and prop shop operations, including construction and painting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history of decoration, furnishings, and architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to use and teach typical computer programs for theatre design and technology (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and/or Sketchup).
• Working efficiently within financial constraints.
• Demonstrated dedication to teaching students from a variety of backgrounds with differing levels of experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully as a member of a production team, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and proactively promote student success within an academic theatre program.
• One (1) to three (3) years of college level teaching experience with the ability to develop engaging coursework preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with theatrical rigging preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with a strong secondary area of expertise within theatre, such as lighting and/or sound.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $52,000-$54,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins May 5, 2025; position open until filled.Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, portfolio or portfolio website, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

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