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Assistant Professor of Theatre Design

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United States
Closing date
Mar 11, 2021

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Sector
Art and Humanities
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

Job Details

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Theatre or MA with five or more years of professional theatre design experience. * Previous teaching experience and prospective student recruitment experience ... Read more

Nebraska Wesleyan University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Design for the Theatre Arts Program. The start date for this position will be August 2021.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private university with a commitment to liberal arts and has over 2000 undergraduates located in the capital city of Nebraska.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, which includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, a generous holiday schedule, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee's dependents among other benefits.

Responsibilities:

This faculty member will play a primary role in coordinating and expanding NWU's BFA Design and Technology program. Responsibilities in this position include teaching undergraduate design classes and fulfilling two design responsibilities each semester. Having a versatile range of design training, knowledge of design history and styles, and experience with current design technology is preferred.

The Professor will work closely with the Technical Director and Costume Shop Manager, help facilitate communication with guest designers and mentor student designers. Designer has access to a CNC router, substantial scenic stock, and extensive costume and props libraries. A strong commitment to participate in prospective student recruitment, academic advising, and community outreach is essential.

Qualifications:
  • Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Theatre or MA with five or more years of professional theatre design experience.
  • Previous teaching experience and prospective student recruitment experience preferred.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff, directors and designers.
  • Ability to maintain a strong, positive, professional approach to theatre training.


Commitment to Diversity:

Diversity is a core value of Nebraska Wesleyan University's mission and we embrace it as a source of strength. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they are able to enhance and embrace this University core value in a diversity statement submitted as part of their application materials.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE

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