Theatre and Dance

Theatre and Dance (Theatre Technical Director), Coordinator-Track, Faculty
Job Number: FAC475
Work Type: Lecturer
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Fine & Applied Arts
Job Title
Theatre and Dance (Theatre Technical Director), Coordinator-Track, Faculty

Department

Theatre and Dance

University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position (#136140) at the rank of instructor to serve as the Theatre Technical Director. This annual contract may be continued based upon a positive annual evaluation and recommendation of the program coordinator and dean. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.

This position typically teaches three 3-credit courses each term, such as Introduction to Production Practices, Production Practices Lab, and Introduction to Theatre. In addition, six (6) credits of non-instructional assignment per semester are typically provided to serve as Technical Director (overseeing scenery construction) for theatre productions each fall and spring term.

Required Education
A master’s degree in theatre or a closely related field is required. A bachelor’s degree with at least ten (10) years of directly related industry experience in technical direction may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

Other Desirables
Applicants with previous university teaching experience in technical direction and applicants with professional experience in technical direction will receive special consideration.