Description of Job Duty:

The College of Fine Arts at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a Lecturer of Technical Theatre, with the renewable non-tenure track appointment beginning August 1, 2027. 

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

A successful candidate will serve as Theatre Program Director and Technical Director for the Tennessee Tech Theatre program. This faculty member should be qualified to teach Stage Management, Sound Design, Lighting Design, and Stagecraft. Other areas of teaching may be assigned based on the candidate's interest and experience. The successful candidate should have an aptitude for leadership and willingness to work with a variety of groups of artists, students, faculty, and community members. In addition to the candidate’s technical theatre duties, this position includes the following responsibilities: coordinating ticket sales, working with the business office, coordinating all promotion, making theatre budgetary decisions, overseeing theatre staff, working with guest artists, coordinating discussions of the season and making final decisions, recruiting, and spearheading growth and vision for the theatre program.

Physical Demands:

Those typical to perform the job duties listed.

Special Instructions:

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.tntech.edu and upload: 

1. Letter of application that describes teaching and theatrical experience and interests 
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copies of all post-secondary transcripts (official copies required upon hire) 
4. Statement of commitment to working in educational theatre
5. Three examples of design work (in a PDF, JPEG, or GIF file)
6. Email addresses of three professional references who will be invited to submit recommendation letters 

Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility; an application without required material is incomplete and will not be considered. 

Interviews may be conducted virtually if a campus visit is not possible. Candidates selected for interviews may be asked to provide additional materials (e.g., official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions, evidence of effective teaching). Questions may be directed to Wendy Mullen, Chair of Lecturer of Technical Theatre Search Committee. Screening of applications begins November 20­; position is open until filled. 

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits:

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA with a specialization in technical theatre 

• Expertise in set design, light design, sound design, set construction, and production management

• College-level teaching experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional theatre experience

• Costuming and/or makeup

• Leadership experience