University Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice, Theater, specializing in Technical Direction. This is a non tenure track faculty appointment starting August 12, 2025.
The School of Theater and Dance fosters scholarship, experience, and creativity, offering a blend of academic work, production experience and creative thinking to prepare students for a productive and successful life in Theater. The School combines the advantages of a large research University experience with the excitement of a fully-functioning theater production company. With a faculty of working professionals and scholars, the school awards a BA, BFA, MFA and PhD. The school offers an MFA in Theater, with emphases in Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, and Technical Direction, as well as Playwriting and Directing. This position is primarily responsible for Technical Direction.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/
Minimum Qualifications:
MFA in Theater with specialization in Technical Direction n from an accredited college or university by time of appointment.
Demonstrated experience in scenic and props/paint at the university level and/or professional venues.
Demonstrated expertise in teaching the use of Computer Aided Design software for Theater.
Demonstrated experience working with students at different skill and developmental levels.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, public, and University community with an appreciation for cultural and group differences.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and working collaboratively in an active undergraduate and/or graduate theater program or other comparable professional venue.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Projection Design and Production for Theater.
Experience working in professional theater.
Experience recruiting undergraduate and/or graduate students for theater.
Additional experience in other theatrical design areas, design/art direction or multi-media and projection design.
Evidence of successfully promoting an environment that advances justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, current CV, drafting documents for at least 3 productions, and three references.