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Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
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United States
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Full time
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound

Location Appleton Department Theatre Arts Position Type Faculty Position Description & Qualifications The Department of Theatre Arts at Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound to begin in the fall of 2026.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a relevant MFA or relevant MA with college-level teaching experience

Position responsibilities include: Teaching – 1 course per term:

  • Production systems (lighting and sound) – annual
  • Production Design – annual
  • Sound and lighting design – biennial
  • Advanced Design Studio, or develop a new course – biennial
  • Lighting or Lighting and sound designs each term, for a total of 3 per academic year (in support of Theatre Arts Mainstage Productions and the Conservatory Opera)Ancillary responsibilities:

  • Coordinate pre-production and on-site activities for 1-3 guest designers each year
  • Guide sound and lighting lab students/student employees in conjunction with Production Manager (approx. 12 hours per week)
  • Attend weekly production meetings and mentor student designers
  • On-site supervisor (with Production Manager) for all tech rehearsals and performances
  • Manage production budgets in area of responsibility
  • Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number S632P

    Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date Best Consideration Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40

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