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Posted: 16-Apr-26
Location: Athens, Ohio
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Arts/Humanities
Internal Number: 56490
Job Description:
Ohio University's School of Theater seeks a visiting faculty member in Lighting to join us as we prepare to move into the dynamic Patton Center for Arts Education, a new building designed with a focus on the next generation of multi-discipline artists. With alumni working in arts industries worldwide, the School of Theater has built its reputation on the development of individual artistic capacity. We strive to encourage our students to realize their own unique potential and vision. This faculty member would contribute to the delivery of the overall curriculum of the Production Design and Technology Area, and provide artistic and educational leadership for the MFA and BFA programs. With a balanced focus on both the theoretical/aesthetic phenomena of design and the practical applications of realized productions, the School of Theater values process-based methodologies that prepare students to be theater innovators for the 21st century.
The School of Theater is comprised of 26 faculty and staff who support over 200 undergraduates and 30 graduate students in BFA, BA, and MFA programs. We produce a full season of shows each academic year and are proud to host Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's professional theater, as well as Vibrancy Theater.
This is a nine-month appointment beginning on August 16, 2026. This position maybe renewable up to three years.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching lighting design and technology in MFA and BFA programs. Provide artistic, educational leadership and professional connections for the lighting design and lighting technician areas. Critically important is strong supervision and mentorship of student designers, electricians and programmers, including portfolio guidance and facilitating professional internships. Depending on student capacity, lighting design for productions may also be required. This position requires days, nights, and weekends, including, but not limited to, technical and dress rehearsals. Hours required as dictated by academic and production schedules.
The Production Design and Technology program is committed to a collaborative design process and professional training in theatrical design and technology, preparing students for careers in a full range of markets.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA or MFA terminal degree in Lighting Design, or closely related field by the start date of appointment or may request approval for consideration using the equivalent or tested experience outlined in Ohio University policy 18.001.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High degree of interpretive, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to teach theatrical lighting design in MFA and BFA programs; Introduction to Design, Introduction to Technology, three levels of Lighting Design, Programming with ETC consoles, Electrics, Vectorworks, Lightwright and any other associated software and/or paperwork.
- Demonstrated skills in graduate and undergraduate-level teaching.
- Electrician and Programming experience.
- Experience and skills in Projection Design, and/or Performance Photography are an asset.
- The ability to add to the diversity of perspectives within the School of Theater including through research, personal practice, and teaching philosophy.
- Demonstrative ability to reimagine typical Connections working at Ohio University
About Ohio UniversityOhio University is home to one of the nation’s friendliest and most picturesque campuses. But more importantly, it’s where you can become part of a two-century tradition of excellence and embark upon a rewarding career that will make a real difference. From teaching and research to admissions, facilities maintenance, and residence life, our faculty and staff propel Ohio University’s mission of helping students become their best selves. OHIO offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. For a complete list of employment opportunities, please visit www.ohiouniversityjobs.com.Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action institution. For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, visit www.ohio.edu/equity.More Jobs from This Employerhttps://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/22204836/visiting-professor-of-lighting-design-and-technology
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