Assistant Professor of Theatre - Scenic Design
Clemson University: College of Arts and Humanities: Performing Arts
Location: 207 Brooks Center
Open Date: Oct 21, 2024
Description
Clemson University invites applications for a full time, 9-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 16, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching scenic design, theatre appreciation, and other courses appropriate to the candidate's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will design two of the four mainstage shows of the 2024/2025 season and support the remaining two productions in the season. The committee is particularly interested in candidates with additional strengths in scenic painting, projection design, CAD, and props fabrication. Ongoing professional activity is anticipated, as is participation in recruiting, advising and mentorship of students.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a terminal degree in scenic design and/or commensurate professional experience. Three years of successful teaching experience at the College/University level is preferred. Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability and desire to teach both undergraduate majors and non-majors are essential.
Clemson University is an R1 institution. Priority consideration is given to applicants with a strong record of, or demonstrated potential for, high-quality, impactful research (creative activity, publications, funding support, etc.) and experience in relevant fields. A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a robust and continuing artistic practice in scenic design, which may include regional and/or national productions as a scenic designer. In addition to continuing professional design work, the ideal candidate should participate in conference interest/poster sessions and contribute to regional and national journals on topics of theatre or education.
Application Instructions
Clemson University uses Interfolio for the electronic submission of application materials. Application materials should be submitted to: Matthew Leckenbusch, Program Director of Theatre.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2024 and review of materials will continue until the position is filled.
http://apply.interfolio.com/157613
Complete materials include:
1) Letter of application
2) Curriculum vitae or resume
3) Teaching statement
4) Three confidential letters of recommendation
5) Digital portfolio or website link. Sample syllabi are encouraged.
Questions may be directed to Matthew Leckenbusch, Program Director of Theatre. mlecken@clemson.edu.
For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5741827
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
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