The Assistant Professor of Lighting Design & Technology is a full-time tenure-track position hired on a 10-month renewable contract.
TROY Theatre and Dance is seeking a strong addition to our collaborative and integrated team. The successful candidate will bring a strong collaborative spirit and communication, professionalism, consistent work ethic and self-starting initiative, reliable organizational and leadership skills, a shared desire to grow and stretch their own capabilities and creative perspectives, a strong dedication to teaching, service, and artistic excellence, and commitment to promoting an environment that both challenges and nurtures students.
The position is responsible for producing quality theatre lighting for theatre and dance productions, managing the department's lighting and electrics shop and work for the academic year and production season, and overseeing inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools related to theatrical lighting and sound. Teaching responsibilities include lighting design and technology classes ranging from fundamentals to advanced levels, courses in general theatre, theatre history, industry and professionalism, and supervision and mentoring of student crews, designers, electricians, and crew leaders within a student-centric approach.
In addition, we seek a team member who can commit to innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology, working within professional networks beyond the University, and developing curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of DTM.
Application Process includes phone/video interviews, portfolio review, and teaching demonstration.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters, MFA, or other Terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre, design, or technology
• Academic experience – teaching, mentorship, leadership (1-3 years)
• Professional experience – design, tech, management (1-3 years)
• Industry knowledge and demonstrated, hands-on experience of technology practices across multiple media and disciplines in lighting, projections
• Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards
• Demonstrated drafting skills and proficiency in VectorWorks, CAD, and/or related technology
• A collaborative and open attitude
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty.
• Ability to recruit and retain students with design/tech/management career interests and goals
Preferred Qualifications:
• MFA in Lighting, Sound, and/or Projections Design
• 3-5 years experience in university setting
• 3-5 years years of experience in professional theatre
• Industry knowledge of design, construction, and technology practices across multiple disciplines