Location: South Bend

Department: IU South Bend Theatre & Dance

Position Announcement:

1. The Visiting Lecturer will split their time teaching 2 classes per semester with the remainder of their time serving as the Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor for the Theatre and Dance Department.
2. This faculty member will teach courses within their specialty as well as general theatre courses. The possible courses include: Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, and Practicum as well as others determined by need and knowledge base.
3. This faculty member will be responsible for serving as Technical Director for all department co-curricular productions. This position will be responsible for advising and mentoring students on co-curricular production work in areas of expertise including supervising student workers and Lab students. The Technical Director will oversee the operation and maintenance of the scenic construction and storage facilities including maintaining the operating budget for the scene shop and student labor.
4. This faculty member will be expected to contribute to department recruitment efforts and serve on at least one School of the Arts committee per academic year.

1. This role will be responsible for participating in recruitment efforts, advising students and membership and committee work with at least one School of the Arts committee per academic year.
2. In addition, this position will serve as a mentor to students with an interest in Technical Production.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Budgeting and time management skills.
3. General computer skills and proficiency in Vectorworks.
4. Professional production experience.
5. Masters degree or higher, or equivalent work experience. Theatre in Design and/or Technical Production; or related field (masters or above) with experience in theatre.

Additional Qualifications:

1. MFA in Theatre in Design and/or Technical Production; or related field (masters or above) with experience in theatre, preferred.
2. Experience teaching at the University level, preferred.
3. Additional related skillsets (stage management, production management, etc.), preferred.

Department Contact for Questions:

OAA #: IU-100339-2023

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

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