Instructor or Lecturer in Theatre and Technical Director
- Employer
- University of Central Florida
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Closing date
- Jan 31, 2022
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Classification Title:
Instructor or Lecturer in Theatre and Technical Director
Administrative Title:
No Administrative Function
Job Description:
The School of Performing Arts (SPA) at the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), invites applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer and technical director with an anticipated start date of August 2022.
The successful candidate will be supervising all aspects of scenery and properties planning, construction, installation, rehearsal, and strike; operation of theatre rigging; teaching Stagecraft I and II and the associated scene shop labs; teaching the scene shop labs for technical theatre production ("stagecraft for actors") and supervising and evaluating technical theatre practicum students.
The technical theatre and stage management programs at the University of Central Florida (UCF) include a faculty of 6 designers, a stage manager, and technical director: and a staff consisting of a production manager, an assistant technical director, a production electrician, a costume shop manager, a costume workroom supervisor, a sound supervisor and approximately 75 BFA students with a department of 35 faculty and staff and 450 students. The academic year includes 6 productions, and the summer season includes 1 fully produced production and several staged readings.
One of the nation's largest universities, at nearly 70,000 students, UCF is a metropolitan, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) that promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, with students from 50 states and 148 countries. UCF recently achieved the Carnegie Foundation's highest classifications for research activity and community engagement.
Department:
AA-College of Arts and Humanities, School of Performing Arts
Type of Appointment:
Regular
Advertised Annual Salary:
Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications:
A nonterminal master's degree (for instructor) or a terminal degree (for lecturer) in appropriate area of technical theatre specialization from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience as a technical director in a professional or academic theatre.
* Experience teaching at the university level.
* Experience in creating and adhering to production build calendar(s) and schedule(s).
* Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor technical direction students.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with students of different abilities and skill levels.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with both student and faculty designers.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to production budgets.
* Experience working with automation.
* Experience with theatrical rigging.
* Experience working with CNC equipment.
* Experience with welding.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to safety requirements and safe working procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must have a valid driver's license.
This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
Additional Application Materials Required:
The university requires that all applicants apply online at https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit the following: (1) a letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the contact information for three professional references.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
Review of applications will begin after January 18, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.
For further questions about this position, please contact Tim Brown, timbrown.theatre@ucf.edu.
Florida Clause:
Unless explicitly stated in the job posting, it is UCF's expectation is that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please see: .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: . As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF's affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Category
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job type
Full time
Instructor or Lecturer in Theatre and Technical Director
Administrative Title:
No Administrative Function
Job Description:
The School of Performing Arts (SPA) at the College of Arts and Humanities (CAH), invites applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer and technical director with an anticipated start date of August 2022.
The successful candidate will be supervising all aspects of scenery and properties planning, construction, installation, rehearsal, and strike; operation of theatre rigging; teaching Stagecraft I and II and the associated scene shop labs; teaching the scene shop labs for technical theatre production ("stagecraft for actors") and supervising and evaluating technical theatre practicum students.
The technical theatre and stage management programs at the University of Central Florida (UCF) include a faculty of 6 designers, a stage manager, and technical director: and a staff consisting of a production manager, an assistant technical director, a production electrician, a costume shop manager, a costume workroom supervisor, a sound supervisor and approximately 75 BFA students with a department of 35 faculty and staff and 450 students. The academic year includes 6 productions, and the summer season includes 1 fully produced production and several staged readings.
One of the nation's largest universities, at nearly 70,000 students, UCF is a metropolitan, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) that promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, with students from 50 states and 148 countries. UCF recently achieved the Carnegie Foundation's highest classifications for research activity and community engagement.
Department:
AA-College of Arts and Humanities, School of Performing Arts
Type of Appointment:
Regular
Advertised Annual Salary:
Negotiable
Minimum Qualifications:
A nonterminal master's degree (for instructor) or a terminal degree (for lecturer) in appropriate area of technical theatre specialization from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience as a technical director in a professional or academic theatre.
* Experience teaching at the university level.
* Experience in creating and adhering to production build calendar(s) and schedule(s).
* Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor technical direction students.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with students of different abilities and skill levels.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with both student and faculty designers.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to production budgets.
* Experience working with automation.
* Experience with theatrical rigging.
* Experience working with CNC equipment.
* Experience with welding.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to safety requirements and safe working procedures.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must have a valid driver's license.
This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
Additional Application Materials Required:
The university requires that all applicants apply online at https://www.ucf.edu/jobs. In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit the following: (1) a letter of application indicating qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) the contact information for three professional references.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
Review of applications will begin after January 18, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Candidates are responsible for ensuring all materials have been uploaded correctly.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts.
For further questions about this position, please contact Tim Brown, timbrown.theatre@ucf.edu.
Florida Clause:
Unless explicitly stated in the job posting, it is UCF's expectation is that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.
These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please see: .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: . As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The UCF's affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office for Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Category
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job type
Full time
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