Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology
FLSA Exempt
Contract Length 12 months
Class Summary Responsible for providing instruction within the appropriate department/program. Develop and revise curriculum and coursework. Provide scheduled office hours for student consultation. Serve on College committees as needed and assigned. Participate in student-oriented instructional and advisement activities as needed and assigned.
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Position Funding Regular
Minimum Education/Training/Experience Master's Degree in Theatre or Master's with 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Dramatic Arts and/or Theatre. Two (2) years of recent experience with principles and practices of teaching.
Demonstrated substantial professional experience in scenic design and
technical direction beyond the secondary or postsecondary educational setting.
Preferred Education/Training/Experience Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Scenic Design, Technical Direction, or a closely related theatre discipline. Demonstrated record of scenic design and technical direction for nationally or internationally recognized professional theatre organizations; experience teaching theatre courses at the college or university level; experience supervising scene shop operations and technical staff; designing scenery and properties for a wide variety of theatrical productions; managing production budgets, purchasing, production schedules, and shop operations. Membership in United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 (IATSE), or the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is preferred.Three (3) years of recent experience and knowledge of technical direction for live theatrical productions
Minimum Knowledge & Skills
Principles and practices of teaching.
Detailed knowledge of the material taught in the specific course and
program area.
Student engagement techniques.
Record-keeping procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey
information and to receive work directions as applied to interactions with
students, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to prepare students for employment in the theatre profession.
Knowledge of current scenic construction methods, materials, and scene
shop practices.
Knowledge of technical direction for live theatrical productions.
Knowledge of scenic design principles and drafting techniques.
Knowledge of stage lighting, sound, theatrical rigging, and other
technical production systems.
Knowledge of current theatre safety standards and safe scene shop
practices.
Knowledge of theatre production planning and management, including
scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, personnel supervision, and student-
worker training.
Ability to manage multiple productions and meet deadlines.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical and production problems.
Proficiency with theatre-related technology and computer applications.
Knowledge of current professional theatre industry practices and
standards.
Ability to supervise and train student workers and production crews.
Ability to teach Stagecraft I and II, Theatre Design, Theatre
Appreciation, and other assigned theatre courses as qualified.
Preferred Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with hybrid and/or online course delivery.
Comfort with groups containing mixed ages and abilities.
Advanced proficiency with CAD, digital rendering, and current theatre
design technologies.
Knowledge of transfer pathways and professional development opportunities
for theatre students.
Familiarity with professional and educational theatre organizations,
unions, conferences, and festivals such as KCACTF, SETC, USITT, United
Scenic Artists, IATSE, or similar organizations.
Job Duties
Comply with all College policies and procedures and applicable safety
standards to maintain a positive learning environment, support College
activities, and attend required meetings and training.
Ensure high-quality programming that supports the College's mission,
vision, and values.
Teach assigned theatre courses and maintain instructional records in
accordance with College policies and procedures.
Maintain a minimum of 7.5 scheduled office hours per week.
Serve as technical director for five COM Theatre Mainstage productions
each year, with seven course releases provided during each academic year.
Design scenery and properties for each production for the annual theatre
season.
Coordinate the technical production process for each production in
collaboration with directors, designers, guest artists, and other
production personnel.
Direct all scenic construction, painting, installation, and strike
activities for theatre productions.
Mentor student productions in the Theatre Studio and support other Studio
Theatre productions as needed.
Manage all scene shop operations, including planning, scheduling, safety,
inventory, purchasing, and student supervision.
Supervise student workers and production crews, including responsibilities
related to hiring, discipline, and termination.
Manage the hiring, contracting, scheduling, and payment coordination of
guest artists and student workers.
Supervise students participating in theatre-related events, travel,
productions, and other activities.
Manage theatre facilities and production equipment within the scope of the
position.
Supervise the maintenance, repair, inventory, and purchasing of theatre
equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
Coordinate production photography and archival video arrangements.
Participate in student recruitment and retention initiatives.
Coordinate and implement student recruitment performances and educational
outreach activities.
Serve on College committees and participate in shared governance
activities as assigned.
Maintain professional credentials and participate in ongoing professional
development.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned, including
lighting and sound design when qualified and as needed.
Licensing/Certification Requirements none
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, reaching, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and
seeing.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to
20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly
to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical
currents, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F312P
Candidates that are eligible apply Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicant Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor's name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.
Minimum Salary Range Masters: $62,234 - Doctorate: $74,789
Mid Point Salary Range .
Maximum Salary Range Masters: $81,430 - Doctorate: $97,089
Posting Open Date 07/29/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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EEO Statement College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status. College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a Master's Degree in Theatre or a Master's with 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Dramatic Arts and/or Theatre?
Yes
No
Do you have at least two (2) years of recent teaching experience?
Yes
No
Do you have at least three (3) years of Theatre Design experience?
Yes
No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts (1 of 3)
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae
Media File
Portfolio
Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)
Licensure/Certification
Additional Licensure/Certification
