Theatre and Dance (Lighting), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on July 27, 2023
Job Title
Theatre and Dance (Lighting), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Department
Theatre and Dance
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2023. The position is contingent upon funding.
Responsibilities include teaching studio and academic courses such as Lighting Technology, Lighting Design, and Introduction to Theatre. The successful candidate will serve as Master Electrician for the department's production season of 6-8 mainstage theatre and dance productions annually; supervise and mentor lighting technology and design students; coordinate and oversee the execution of all MTSU Theatre and Dance lighting needs; and maintain theatre lighting facilities and equipment inventory. Additional opportunities for teaching lighting design and design for the production season may be available.
Required Education
A master's degree in Theatre or a closely related field is required. A bachelor's degree in Theatre or a closely related field with five (5) years of directly related industry experience in lighting may be considered in lieu of the master's degree.
Other Desirables
Applicants with previous university teaching experience in lighting and those with a secondary focus in rigging, projection design/technology, or a closely related area will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.
NOTE: Applicants must also provide a link to an online portfolio or PDF of production work. This may be accomplished by providing a link in a document attached as "Other Document 1." The link must be active and working at the time of application submission and remain so until the search is complete.
Special Instruction to Applicants
If you need help applying, please contact the Faculty Recruitment Specialist at (615) 898-5128.
If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2022AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 05/11/2023
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Theatre and Dance (Lighting), Coordinator-Track Faculty
Department
Theatre and Dance
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2023. The position is contingent upon funding.
Responsibilities include teaching studio and academic courses such as Lighting Technology, Lighting Design, and Introduction to Theatre. The successful candidate will serve as Master Electrician for the department's production season of 6-8 mainstage theatre and dance productions annually; supervise and mentor lighting technology and design students; coordinate and oversee the execution of all MTSU Theatre and Dance lighting needs; and maintain theatre lighting facilities and equipment inventory. Additional opportunities for teaching lighting design and design for the production season may be available.
Required Education
A master's degree in Theatre or a closely related field is required. A bachelor's degree in Theatre or a closely related field with five (5) years of directly related industry experience in lighting may be considered in lieu of the master's degree.
Other Desirables
Applicants with previous university teaching experience in lighting and those with a secondary focus in rigging, projection design/technology, or a closely related area will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.
NOTE: Applicants must also provide a link to an online portfolio or PDF of production work. This may be accomplished by providing a link in a document attached as "Other Document 1." The link must be active and working at the time of application submission and remain so until the search is complete.
Special Instruction to Applicants
If you need help applying, please contact the Faculty Recruitment Specialist at (615) 898-5128.
If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2022AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 05/11/2023
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