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Job Posted: 6/1/2026
Company Name: St. Lawrence University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/17/2026
Responsibilities:
St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Instructor of Practice in Scenic Design in our Performance and Communication Arts department. Possible courses include scenic design, scenic painting, props design, stagecraft, our Introduction to Theatre course (taught in rotation with colleagues), and other areas of the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate will be required to teach 3 courses per academic year (organized as a 2-1 or 1-2 load based on department and university theatre needs). In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will serve as the resident scenic designer for University Theatre and assist the production manager/technical director in the scene shop during afternoon lab hours. Other duties include maintaining the scenic painting and props areas and leading student crews, serving as a mentor to student-designers and technicians, and participating in recruitment and retention efforts. A successful applicant will actively participate in the life of the department through department meetings and professional development opportunities. This is a nine-month position in line with the academic year beginning with the fall, 2026 semester (August 17, 2026). The salary range is $48,000 to $53,000 annually (actual salary will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors permitted by law).
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- MFA in scenic design required
- The successful candidate will have strong computer-aided drafting skills in AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous university-level teaching experience and professional design experience preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary range is $48,000 to $53,000 annually
Search Closing Date:
7/15/2026
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4518, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Dr. Angela Sweigart-Gallagher, Search Chair, asweigart@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.
Additional Information:
Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.
Job Posted: 5/20/2026
Company Name: Cornell College
Job Type: Full Time
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College invites applicants for a staff Lecturer in Theatre and Dance starting fall 2026. The technical director is responsible for the technical direction and sound design for all departmental productions, and teaches two courses annually. There is an opportunity for additional design work with additional compensation based upon availability and expertise. This is a full-time, ten-month appointment. Appointment to begin in August 2026.
Qualifications/Requirements:
MFA in Theatre Production and Technology or related field required or equivalent professional experience. Degree in Technical Direction strongly preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in technical direction and sound design required.
Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; technical writing skills and strong interpersonal communication skills; experience with AutoCAD systems required; experience with analog and digital sound systems desirable. Must be able to lift 50 lbs above head.
Compensation/Benefits:
Commensurate with experience.
Search Closing Date:
7/31/2026
How to Apply:
View the full ad online at https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/COR1036CORN/JobBoard/30d770d7-3983-4bf1-867a-479db251bad8/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f4abab1b-f936-41e8-ac1f-d9475f315ca4
Additional Information:
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a national liberal arts college committed to excellence in teaching and the creation of a welcoming community in which all individuals are respected and included. Our innovative curriculum includes a focus on the essential abilities of writing, quantitative reasoning, and intercultural literacy as well as experiential learning. The One Course At A Time approach fosters strong student engagement and close faculty-student relationships while allowing faculty freedom to design and carry out their classes, on campus or off.
Founded in 1853, Cornell was the first college west of the Mississippi to graduate both men and women. Academic immersion, real world experience requirements through Ingenuity in Action, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from around the world. Seventy percent of our students are from outside Iowa, representing nearly 50 states and 27 foreign countries. Students of color comprise one-fourth of the student body.
Cornell’s picturesque hilltop campus is a National Historic District and was the first campus listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places. Mount Vernon is a small, college-centered town in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor, home to nearly half a million people. It has two additional National Historic Districts and a classic Main Street a short walk from campus. Mount Vernon attractions include boutique shopping; walking paths; a dedicated sledding hill; and 13 annual festivals and events including Chalk the Walk, Chili Cookoff, and Magical Mount Vernon.
Cornell College offers a very competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA and FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials through Cornell College’s online application system:
- A letter of application/cover letter
- Current Curriculum Vitae/resume
- 3-5 Representative samples of portfolio, including drafting samples
- Names and contact information for a minimum of three references.
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
For more information about the department, please visit the Theatre and Dance departmental website.
Any questions can be directed to Scott Olinger, Department Chair and Professor of Theatre at solinger@cornellcollege.edu
Job Posted: 4/23/2026
Company Name: University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/17/2026
Responsibilities:
The University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Technical Direction beginning August 2026. This renewable, non-tenure-track position plays a vital role in supporting our BA training in Live and Screened Performance, the Theatre Arts minor, and the Musical Theatre minor by integrating rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on production practice.
Teaching & Mentorship
- Teach undergraduate courses in technical theatre and production, including lecture, laboratory, and production-based courses in areas such as technical direction, scenic construction, stagecraft, drafting, and production management.
- Develop, assess, and maintain a rigorous, practice-based curriculum that integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on production experience and prepares students for professional careers in technical theatre and entertainment production.
- Mentor, supervise, and evaluate students serving in roles such as Assistant Technical Directors, scenic carpenters, and technical production assistants within the School’s production program.
- Provide individualized mentorship that supports the development of technical, collaborative, and leadership skills necessary for work in professional theatre and related industries.
- Integrate experiential learning, critical thinking, and industry best practices into coursework and production activities in alignment with the Provost’s “Success for Every Student” priorities.
- Cultivate a pluralistic learning environment that promotes dignity, belonging, and empowerment for all students.
Production Leadership
- Serve as Technical Director for productions in the School’s four-show subscription season, overseeing the realization of scenic designs from concept through strike.
- Manage the technical planning and execution of scenic production, including drafting interpretation, engineering solutions, budgeting, materials procurement, construction, installation, and technical integration.
- Collaborate closely with directors, designers, faculty, staff, and student production teams throughout the design and rehearsal process to ensure that technical solutions support artistic goals while maintaining feasibility, efficiency, and safety.
- Attend production meetings and technical rehearsals; advise on production feasibility, scheduling, and technical resource allocation.
- Model professional standards and best practices while guiding students through the full technical production process, from design development through construction, installation, performance, and strike.
- Maintain an active professional practice that contributes to a creative and scholarly profile.
Shop & Facility Management
- Supervise the daily operations of the scene shop and related production facilities, including scheduling, workflow coordination, and oversight of student crews working on scenic construction and installation.
- Maintain and enforce safe working practices in accordance with institutional policies and industry safety standards, including training students in safe equipment operation, rigging, and shop procedures.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory management, and the acquisition of tools, materials, and shop supplies, ensuring that facilities support the instructional and production mission of the program.
- Manage scenic construction budgets in coordination with production management and departmental leadership, ensuring responsible and efficient use of resources.
Season Planning & Production Collaboration
- Participate in season planning and production selection discussions, providing early technical consultation regarding feasibility, budgeting, and scheduling considerations.
- Collaborate with design and production faculty during the design development process to evaluate technical requirements, materials, construction methods, and shop capacity.
- Contribute to the development of production calendars, build schedules, and technical timelines that support efficient production workflows and meaningful student participation.
- Support a collaborative production culture that integrates artistic goals with technical innovation, safety, and effective resource management.
Collaboration & Service
- Collaborate with faculty and the School Director to evaluate and advance undergraduate (and as appropriate, graduate) curriculum.
- Contribute to curriculum development, faculty governance, audition coordination, committee work, and administrative service.
- Participate in initiatives across the College of Fine Arts, Arizona Arts, and the broader university, including public engagement and community outreach.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate collaborative leadership, student-centered pedagogy, and a commitment to artistic and academic excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain safe shop and production practices.
- Ability to commit to collaborative production processes, including effective work with students, directors, designers, performers, and production staff.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or BA in Technical Theater, Theater Design, or related field with a minimum of licensed and working as a professional expert in the field of instruction for a minimum of 3 years.
- Professional Experience should include experience as a technical director in a variety of production environments
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA in Technical Theater, Theater Design and Technology, or related field.
- Experience teaching at the University level.
- Evidence of successful production leadership; including supervising student crews, coordinating production teams, and managing theatrical production budgets.
- Evidence of ongoing professional engagement in the field, including conferences, workshops, or professional organizations.
Compensation/Benefits:
Rate of Pay: $60,000
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Search Closing Date:
6/1/2026
How to Apply:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/25725?c=arizona&sq=Technical%20directing
Additional Information:
TFTV is a vibrant, collaborative community of artists and scholars dedicated to storytelling across stage and screen. The School offers nationally respected training in theatre arts, film and television production, musical theatre, and live and screened performance. Students learn in an environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, professional preparation, and creative research.
With access to state-of-the-art production facilities, performance venues, and film production resources, TFTV prepares students to become innovative leaders in the performing and media arts industries. Our faculty are accomplished practitioners and scholars committed to mentorship, excellence, and fostering a culture of curiosity and experimentation.
Job Posted: 3/20/2026
Company Name: University of Arizona, School of Theatre, Film & Television
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/17/2026
Responsibilities:
The University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Stage Management, beginning August 2026. This renewable, non-tenure-track position plays a vital role in supporting our BA training in Live and Screened Performance, the Theatre Arts minor, and the Musical Theatre minor by integrating rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on production practice.
The Assistant Professor of Practice in Stage Management will contribute fully to the teaching, production, and service mission of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV), within the broader context of Arizona Arts and the University of Arizona.
Teaching & Mentorship
- Teach two undergraduate stage management courses per semester, including lecture and production-based classes.
- Provide close mentorship, supervision, and evaluation of student Stage Managers, Production Stage Managers, and Assistant Stage Managers assigned to departmental productions.
- Embed experiential learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and professional preparation into all courses, in alignment with the Provost’s “Success for Every Student” priorities.
- Foster a pluralistic learning environment that promotes dignity, belonging, and empowerment for all students.
Production Leadership
- Serve as Production Stage Manager for two productions in the School’s four-show subscription season.
- Attend production meetings, rehearsals, and technical rehearsals; advise on season calendars and production timelines.
- Model professional standards and best practices while guiding student stage managers through the full production process.
- Maintain an active professional practice that supports a national and/or international creative profile.
Collaboration & Service
- Collaborate with faculty and the School Director to evaluate and advance undergraduate (and as appropriate, graduate) curriculum.
- Contribute to curriculum development, faculty governance, audition coordination, committee work, and administrative service.
- Participate in initiatives across the College of Fine Arts, Arizona Arts, and the broader university, including public engagement and community outreach.
The successful candidate will demonstrate collaborative leadership, student-centered pedagogy, and a commitment to artistic and academic excellence.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to serve as liaison among directors, designers, performers, faculty, and production staff in student-centered environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and mentoring skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- BA or BFA degree in Theatre with a Stage Management emphasis, or related field.
- Experience teaching at the University level.
Professional experience stage managing in a variety of production environments. - Proficiency with current stage management techno Experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- BA or BFA degree in Theatre with a Stage Management emphasis, or related field.
- Experience teaching at the University level.
Professional experience stage managing in a variety of production environments. - Proficiency with current stage management techno Experience.
Compensation/Benefits:
Rate of Pay $65,000 – $68,000
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Search Closing Date:
7/1/2026
How to Apply:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/25247?
Additional Information:
TFTV is a vibrant, collaborative community of artists and scholars dedicated to storytelling across stage and screen. The School offers nationally respected training in theatre arts, film and television production, musical theatre, and live and screened performance. Students learn in an environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, professional preparation, and creative research.
With access to state-of-the-art production facilities, performance venues, and film production resources, TFTV prepares students to become innovative leaders in the performing and media arts industries. Our faculty are accomplished practitioners and scholars committed to mentorship, excellence, and fostering a culture of curiosity and experimentation.
Job Posted: 3/20/2026
Company Name: University of Arizona, School of Theatre, Film & Television
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/17/2026
Responsibilities:
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Live and Screened Performance (LSP), beginning August 2026, with a specialization in directing and acting. This renewable, non-tenure-track position plays a central role in advancing our BA in Live and Screened Performance by integrating rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on creative practice in both stage and screen performance. The successful candidate will teach directing and acting for screen and stage, with opportunities to expand into related areas of expertise. The position also includes directing live productions, ensuring that students gain meaningful, practice-based experience that reinforces and deepens the theories explored in class.
- Teach undergraduate acting and/or directing courses for stage and screen, including foundations in naturalism and contemporary realism, as well as other courses aligned with the candidate’s qualifications and the School’s needs.
- Provide students with a foundational vocabulary and practical techniques for character development in both live and screened performance.
- Integrate experiential learning, critical analysis, collaboration, and professional preparation into all courses, supporting the Provost’s “Success for Every Student” priorities.
- Mentor and evaluate student performers and directors, fostering artistic growth and disciplined creative practice.
- Cultivate a pluralistic learning environment that promotes dignity, belonging, and empowerment for all students.
- Direct departmental productions on a regular cycle and/or mentor student directors to support the application of techniques taught in LSP courses.
- Guide rehearsal processes that integrate stage and screen performance practices.
- Maintain an active professional profile as a performing artist, director, and teacher, contributing to the vitality and visibility of the program.
Participate in service and outreach to the School, College, University, community, and profession. - Collaborate with colleagues on recruitment initiatives, community engagement events, festivals, auditions, and other public-facing activities.
- Contribute to a collegial, collaborative culture that advances TFTV’s mission and strengthens connections across stage and screen disciplines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to serve as liaison among directors, designers, performers, faculty, and production staff in student-centered environment.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
- BFA degree in Theatre with a focus on Directing or Acting.
- Demonstrable record of successful teaching at the university level.
- Professional experience as an actor in stage and screen.
- Professional experience as a theatre director.
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA degree in theater with an emphasis on directing or acting.
- Record of creative work and outreach that thoughtfully and conscientiously engages the local community, and/or state and national professional organizations.
- Experience advising and mentoring a variety of undergraduate student populations.
- A national profile through research, performance or directing.
Compensation/Benefits:
Rate of Pay $65,000-$68,00
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Search Closing Date:
7/1/2026
How to Apply:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/25309?
Additional Information:
TFTV is a vibrant, collaborative community of artists and scholars dedicated to storytelling across stage and screen. The School offers nationally respected training in theatre arts, film and television production, musical theatre, and live and screened performance. Students learn in an environment that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, professional preparation, and creative research.
With access to state-of-the-art production facilities, performance venues, and film production resources, TFTV prepares students to become innovative leaders in the performing and media arts industries.
Job Posted: 1/21/26
Company Name: Stonehill College
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2026
Responsibilities:
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Stonehill College invites applications for a Professor of Practice in Theatre to support our new and growing B.A. in Performing Arts with a Theatre concentration. We seek a collaborative artist-teacher with significant lighting and set design experience who will also serve as Production Manager and Technical Director for the Stonehill Theatre Company season.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic, supportive department and contribute to the continued growth of the Theatre Arts program. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, production, mentorship, and program development.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Design scenery for the Stonehill Theatre Company season (2 productions).
• Oversee set builds and technical implementation.
• Potential Light Design for Stonehill Theatre Company productions.
• Serve as Production Manager and Technical Director for all theatre productions.
• Teach a 4/4 load (with releases), based on departmental needs.
• Possible courses include Stagecraft, Set Design, Lighting Design, Stage Management, Theatre History, Acting, Movement, and other areas of expertise.
• Mentor and supervise students in technical theatre and production areas.
• Maintain the scene shop, Hemingway Theatre, and other Theatre Arts spaces.
• Manage Hemingway Theatre facilities and operations.
• Provide lighting and sound support for two annual Dance Department recitals.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts for the Theatre Arts program.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Significant professional experience in scenic and lighting design, with technical direction expertise.
• Commitment to collaborative program building and service to a growing undergraduate program.
• MFA in Theatre or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
$65,000-$69,000 annually
Search Closing Date:
06/30/2026
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit online a letter of application and a curriculum vitae (CV). Three recommendation letters are also required, and each should be submitted online by the reference. Submit required documentation via the URL:
https://jobs.stonehill.edu/postings/25903
Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Stonehill College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
Job Posted: 6/10/25
Company Name: Yale University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 06/06/2025
Responsibilities:
David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University seeks Open Rank Faculty Position in Technical Design and Production/Electro-Mechanical Laboratory & Automation Supervisor.
Compensation/Benefits:
Minimum base salary: $100K.
Search Closing Date:
06/06/26
How to Apply:
We invite you to apply by submitting a cover letter, C.V., and three (3) confidential letters of reference. Materials must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apptrkr.com/6282689. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2025.