VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE, SCENIC AND LIGHTING DESIGN

Full Time • $57,000-59,000 USD / Year

Wilkes University - Wilkes-Barre, PA
http://www.wilkes.edu/

Wilkes University invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre position in Scenic and Lighting Design beginning fall of 2025. The Division of Performing Arts offers a BFA in Musical Theatre, a BA in Theatre Arts, and a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for: creating scenic and lighting designs for the four annual mainstage theatre productions; creating lighting designs for one dance performance per year; teaching 3 courses per year in scenic design, lighting design and other areas within the candidate’s expertise; growing the Design and Technology BFA, including mentoring and recruiting students; overseeing assistants in scenic painting and props for the theatre productions; managing and participating in production processes like strikes, technical rehearsals and production work. This position collaborates with, and is assisted by, a full-time technical director and an assistant technical director. Successful candidates will have an MFA, with design experience in both professional and university settings, and experience teaching design at the university level. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of creative work, and three references. Review of applications begins immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

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