To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22963 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Mary Grace Held ([email protected]) & Julienne Greer ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
Posting DetailsPosition Information
Posting Number F00416PPosition Title Assistant Professor of Practice Department Theatre Arts Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Salary Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary
The Department of Theatre Arts in the College of Liberal Arts , the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE: SCENIC DESIGN.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas- Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times ' annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students ( Diverse: Issues in Higher Education , 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates ( U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Department and College/School Information
With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 150 majors, the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance offers a B.A. in Theatre Arts or a B.F.A. with concentrations in Acting, Design/Tech, or Musical Theatre. The Department consists of 32 total faculty and staff, including Tenure, Tenure-Track, Non- Tenure & Adjunct Faculty, administrative and support staff. The Department is housed in the Fine Arts Building with a 400-seat proscenium stage, a 250-seat black box theatre, a 50-seat performance studio, and well-equipped scenic and costume studios.
Diversity Statement
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise scenic painting and props for all productions. Teach courses within the Design/Tech area and/or other courses as assigned. Serve on department committees. Supervision of some student design assignments. Reports to the Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. Serve as scenic paint and properties shops supervisor and oversee relevant practicum areas for all productions.
Required Qualifications
MFA in scenic design or professional equivalent. At least two years' experience teaching at the college/university level with evidence of effective teaching and professional experience as s scenic designer/scenic artist. Working knowledge of VectorWorks, drawing, rendering, painting, and model building. Administration/supervisory experience/capabilities, good communication, and collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional experience in projection/media design, art direction, and lighting design, a plus.
Special Conditions for Eligibility Working Title EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1Desired Start Date 09/01/2023 Open Date 04/28/2023 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to https: // uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/22963 and submit the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Mary Grace Held ([email protected]) & Julienne Greer ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: https:// www. uta.edu/uta
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