Assistant Professor - Scenic Design

Position Information

2012638Faculty

Assistant Professor - Scenic Design

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.

Regular

Tenure Track

9 month

No

Position Summary Information

Austin Peay State University Department of Theatre and Dance seeks a qualified Scenic Designer to begin August 2025. The full-time faculty position will be tenure-track at the level of Assistant Professor.

The Theatre and Dance program at Austin Peay State University offers a BFA with concentrations in Acting, Dance, Design, Musical Theatre, and Stage Management, and a BA with concentrations in Theatre and Dance. Minors in Theatre and Dance are popular choices for many students. An intimate proscenium theatre seating just under 200 currently houses 4-5 productions each academic year, with a Laboratory Theatre space available for additional productions, student performances, and events. Theatre and Dance are integral parts of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (~~~/creativearts). A long established, state-funded initiative, APSU's Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, is designed to enhance the cultural environment of the university, community, and region through a diverse range of imaginative arts experiences.

Responsibilities of the job include:

• Scenic design for the mainstage production season which may include supervision of student designers in scenic design, painting, and props.
• Teaching core curriculum courses in technical theatre, scenic design, stagecraft, drafting and rendering, scenic painting and props, or other courses specific to the applicant's training.
• Participating in design curriculum development and continual assessment of BFA Design concentration.
• Advise and mentor students effectively throughout their time in the program and help majors persist toward graduation.
• Serve effectively on Departmental and University committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.
• Show a commitment to continued recruiting efforts as the program continues to grow.

• Knowledge of contemporary Scenic Design practices, specifically in technology.

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

• MFA, or terminal degree, in scenic design or related field
• A minimum of two years experience in university teaching.
• A record of professional scenic production and design.
• Additional experience in technical theatre and other design areas is a bonus.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Posting Detail Information

09/04/2024

Yes

• Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV.
• If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to "~~~" or hard copy to "Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044" with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.
• If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application under the "Unofficial Transcript" tab before finalizing and submitting your application.
• You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.

Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.

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