The Department of Dramatic Art, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Technical Director. This position is a full-time tenure track position and will be responsible for teaching 2-4 courses each semester in the MFA Technical Production program and undergraduate curriculum. The Department of Dramatic Art is also home to PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC), a professional (LORT/AEA) theatre and two performance spaces: 500-seat thrust stage, and a 280-seat flexible space black box. This position will serve as the TD for a season of six main stage productions, 3 second stage productions. and oversight of one summer youth conservatory production.
Application deadline is 11/22/2024. Start date: 7/1/2025. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Candidates should possess teaching experience at the university, college, or professional level and 5-7 years of comparable Technical Direction experience in the professional theatre.