Asst Professor of Practice, Technical Director
Full Time • $55000
School of Theater and Dance - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
https://theateranddance.siu.edu/
The School of Theater and Dance at SIU Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice, Theater, specializing in Technical Direction. This is a non tenure track faculty appointment starting August 12, 2025.
The School of Theater and Dance fosters scholarship, experience, and creativity, offering a blend of academic work, production experience and creative thinking to prepare students for a productive and successful life in Theater. The School combines the advantages of a large research University experience with the excitement of a fully-functioning theater production company. With a faculty of working professionals and scholars, the school awards a BA, BFA, MFA and PhD. The school offers an MFA in Theater, with emphases in Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, and Technical Direction, as well as Playwriting and Directing. This position is primarily responsible for Technical Direction.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/
The target salary offer for this position is $33,750.00 to $55,008.00 annually at full time. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
Teach two to three courses per semester in the following areas: Technical Direction, Automation, Drafting for Theater, and Topical Seminars in area of expertise.
Recruit and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate student technicians in production studios.
Oversee operations in scenic studios, co-supervising the students working in the studios.
Advise and supervise MFA Technical Direction students through the writing of their thesis document.
Serve as Technical Director for The School of Theater and Dance productions, when needed.
To apply for this job
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/4941231/ntt-faculty-technical-direction