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Instructor - Technical Theatre Director

Employer
Missouri Southern State University
Location
Redings Mill, MO
Closing date
Jul 31, 2021

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
MSSU Technical Theatre Director

The Missouri Southern State University School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a dynamic, skilled, engaged, and collaboration-minded Technical Director for the Department of Theatre.

Position Responsibilities

This position is a 10-month Master Instructor position in the Department of Theatre. The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate technical direction courses such as Stagecraft, Stage Design, Technical Theatre, and/or other courses in the faculty member's area of expertise. The Technical Director will provide leadership by mentoring students; fostering collaborative partnerships across the arts and broader campus, and promoting methods to utilize and grow production facilities and other assets in support of research and teaching. The faculty member will work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and guest artists and will provide service to the department and School, such as assisting with student, department, and school-wide related activities, serving on committees, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • MFA in Theatre with an emphasis on Technical Direction/Theatre or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical direction of theatrical productions.
  • An emphasis will be placed on candidates who are able to help students transition from academia to the professional world.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary technology, equipment, and practices applicable to the discipline.
  • Excellent oral, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate.
  • Ability to create, organize, and effectively execute technical production schedules involving many elements and many people.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Submit documents by visiting mssu.edu/jobs. Official transcripts are required 45 days after contract is issued. Applications review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is August 1, 2020. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

MSSUs vibrant campus creates an engaging learning environment for students and offers a collaborative and diverse workplace that fosters global perspectives. MSSU is an EOE employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among faculty and staff. MSSU is an E-verify participating employer. Visit our website to learn more about the advantages of employment at MSSU

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