Assistant/Associate Professor of Lighting Design

Job #7080

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Job Type Full Time
Location San Marcos, Texas
Field Education
Post Date Oct 11, 2024
Salary $62,000 - $77,000 negotiable
Summary

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University seeks an Assistant / Associate Professor of Lighting Design (Tenure Track or Professor of Practice), starting fall 2025. The new hire will join a dynamic faculty and internationally acclaimed program recently recognized among the top 25 drama programs in the world. We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments. Texas State University is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution that proudly reflects on this identity to ensure authentic alignment with those we serve and equitable access for all.

Responsibilities include: Teach graduate and undergraduate classes in lighting which may include topics related to design, Vectorworks, lighting technology, and programming; Advise students on realized production work; Recruit graduate students for MFA program; Participate in department season planning; Collaborate with Design, Technology, and Management Area in support of current initiatives and new developments.

Requirements

• MFA in Theatre Design
• Extensive and active record of professional lighting design experience in regional and/or commercial theatre
• Strong Vectorworks Skills utilizing industry standard (Schematic, 3D, and Visualization)

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