Assistant/Associate Professor

3 days ago


Auburn, United States Auburn Full time
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor (Lighting and Scenic Design) Posting Number P1892F Position Summary Information Job Description Summary The Department of Theatre and Dance at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Scenic and Lighting Design beginning August 16, 2025. This position includes a course load of six (6) assignments (in-person instruction) through the course of the academic year (3:3 load) through a combination of teaching in foundational, intermediate, and advanced design courses in the areas of scenic and lighting design and equivalent design assignments within our mainstage season. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree in an applicable field at the time employment begins. Qualified candidates will have previous teaching experience at the collegiate level as well as professional design/production experience in theatre and dance. The successful candidate will have a portfolio demonstrating excellent lighting and scenic design. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to create and maintain a cohesive creative scholarship and research program suitable for obtaining tenure and/or promotion, designing for outside companies and universities, publishing innovative technical or interpretive work, etc.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Desired Qualifications We are looking for a candidate that is committed to teaching undergraduates, has a passion for collaborative storytelling, excels in communication, and has a desire to be part of a compassionate team of educators and practitioners. Experience with sustainable practices within the field is desired. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, visit https://www.auemployment.com/postings/48918 and upload cover letter, link to or digital portfolio, CV, and a teaching philosophy statement. Official transcripts will be required for those who interview. You will also need to provide contact information for three references. Cover letters may be addressed to Sarah Chandler, Search Committee Chair, Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Starting date will be August 16, 2025. Review of applications will begin January 20, 2025. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

With approximately 100 majors, the Department of Theatre and Dance offers a B.A. in Theatre as well as B.F.A degrees in Performance, Musical Theatre, Design & Technology, and Management. The department is housed in a dedicated theatre facility including a 350-seat house with proscenium/thrust stage, a black box performance space, studio theatre, design studio, fully equipped shops, a dance/movement studio, a vocal studio, a smart classroom, and a computer lab.

Auburn University is a comprehensive land grant, R-1 institution, one of the largest in Alabama, with an enrollment of nearly 28,000 students, within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Birmingham, and Montgomery. Auburn, Alabama, is home to the Gogue Performing Arts Center (GPAC), a professional performance venue that offers exciting opportunities for visiting artist workshops and other collaborations.

Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ Posting Detail Information Open Date Close Date EEO Statement AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more. Open Until Filled Yes References required for this position? Yes If yes, minimum number requested 3 RequiredPreferredJob Industries
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