Doctoral Lecturer (Production Management/Lighting Design) Department of Dance

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Dance (https://www.hunterdances.com/) at Hunter College of The City University of New York invites applications for a position at the rank of Doctoral Lecturer specializing in Production Management/Lighting Design. This is a full-time appointment with a renewable contract and eligibility for a Certificate of Continuous Service after 5 years. The position will begin Fall 2025.

Located on the 68th Street campus on the upper east side of Manhattan, the Dance Department offers students a rigorous, challenging, humanistic dance education housed in a liberal arts environment. The Department encourages curiosity, passion and developing expansive definitions of what it is to be a dance artist, educator and citizen of the world. Courses are designed to support students in becoming articulate movers, choreographers, communicators, leaders and successful graduates of the Hunter College Dance Department. We provide an array of curricular and co-curricular research opportunities that are integral to the student experience. The Dance Department actively reflects and participates in the cultural and artistic diversity of New York City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of and in concert with the Chairperson of the Hunter College Department of Dance, the Doctoral Lecturer (Production Management/Lighting Design) shall perform, in conjunction with the Technical Assistant and office staff where appropriate, the following duties for the Dance Department: develop and maintain detailed production schedules and budgets for performances, shows, and events; work with artists, faculty, and students, to determine lighting, sound, and other design requirements for Dance Department performances, shows, and events; oversee backstage technical operations, crew, and equipment during performances, shows and events for the Dance Department; oversee and maintain inventory of stage equipment and supplies, determining equipment needs and assist in equipment purchase bids; maintain and care for the Dance Department facilities and performance spaces; oversee load- ins, set-ups, performances, and strikes in the Dance Department performance space; adhere to all safety and legal issues that may be involved regarding performances, shows, and events, including fire code regulations, OSHA safety regulations.

Teaching Responsibilities: Stagecraft (fall & spring); Production (DAN 42400) (spring) Crew (fall & spring); and related courses.

Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work.

QUALIFICATIONS

? Master?s degree, preferably in dance or theatre or comparable experience

? Five years professional experience in production management, including in a supervisory role.

? Demonstrated experience leading a production team, including supervision of technical staff and coordination of daily responsibilities, performance, scheduling, and production activities.

? Demonstrated experience mentoring students in dance production, lighting design, and dance management.

? Experience in lighting design and/or aesthetic aspects of production.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of all procedures connected with the technical direction of dance productions

Demonstrated ability to design lights for dance, and knowledge of dance as an art form

Interest and experience in working with students, running student crews, and training student crews

Stage management skills

Ability to create and execute technical production schedules

Proficiency in current production software, such as Vectorworks, Lightwright, QLab and ETC lighting control systems.

Knowledge of industry standards and safe practices for performing arts environments.

Proficiency in operating production-related equipment and machinery.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, professional staff, artists, administrators, and other stakeholders.

A commitment to work in multicultural and urban education settings.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience within the range of title/s (Doc. Lect.: $72,922 - $92,242).

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number29893.

Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the

required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Statement of interests
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

Applicants seeking full consideration should apply no later than April 28, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round; review will begin immediately.

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