LEO Lecturer I

How to Apply

To Apply:

• Required documents to be uploaded are:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of design activities including a portfolio link or attachment
• Letter centering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access that provides evidence of the ability to nurture a broad range of students of diverse identities and experiences as demonstrated through pedagogy, creative and scholarly work, and service.
• A list of at least three references with contact information

Who We Are

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC, THEATRE & DANCE. As a comprehensive performing arts school set in one of the world's finest public institutions of higher education, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) is deeply engaged in the creation, practice, scholarship, and pedagogy of music, theatre, and dance. We aim to provide leadership, nationally and internationally, in all three fields. We assert and celebrate the value of the arts to the mission of the University of Michigan. SMTD is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion as a means of achieving and sustaining excellence.

University Productions ( UProd ) typically presents nine fully-mounted curricular shows between September and April, serving the departments of Theatre & Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance, and Voice in three different venues. These productions are directed by faculty and guest directors, and crewed by students. Additional faculty, guests, and BFA students complete the creative production teams. Design & Production majors work as stage managers, shop assistants, and technicians for each production; students may design costumes, sound, sets, or lighting for these productions. UProd manages all of the production shops and facilities including an electrics shop, two scene shops, two paint shops, a costume shop, and a prop shop managed by professional staff. Students work in the shops as work-study, paid staff, or for credit.

The Department of Theatre & Drama commits to inquiry and self-assessment, ongoing dialogue, and above all, to actions that will lead to equitable theatre processes.

Responsibilities*

Duties:

The resident artist would design the scenery for four shows for University Productions. The resident scenic designer may be assigned to design musical theatre, opera and/or theatre productions as needed. Productions take place in the Power Center (1200 seats), Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (620 seats), and Arthur Miller Theatre (227 seats). The resident designer would work closely with faculty and guest stage directors, as well as with design students and faculty, integrating production into the undergraduate experience . Teaching responsibilities include production practicum advising and mentoring student designers and technicians (THTREMUS 351 & 352) and participating in the Design & Production Seminar (THTREMUS 403). Additional responsibilities include working with shop heads to create productions within budget, customary meetings, and participation in our annual portfolio review (January 26-27, 2025) .

Required Qualifications*

Qualifications:

• Strong background in design rooted in professional performance practices
• Ability to provide complete drafting packets including ground plan, section & elevations with accurate models, and supporting paperwork that models clear, collaborative communication for and with design students and production teams
• Advanced ability to use and teach Vectorworks
• Commitment to nurturing a broad range of students of diverse identities and experiences as demonstrated through pedagogy, service, and activities

• Ability to relate to and collaborate with students and colleagues in a university environment
• Demonstrated supervisory and collaborative abilities; ability to adhere to production timelines while remaining flexible to evolving needs
• Superlative organizational practices, time management skills, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications*

Preferred:

• Terminal degree; significant professional experience in lieu of a terminal degree will be considered
• Experience with on-line learning environments

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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