F0199 Tenure Track Assistant Professor Of Drama & Theatre - technical Director & Scenic Designer

F0199 Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Drama & Theatre-Technical Director & Scenic Designer

Norfolk State University's Department of Visual and Performing Arts invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Drama and Theatre in Technical Direction and Scenic Design, 75% course release time will be granted as a Technical Director & Theatre Generalist. Integral to this position is the demonstration of practical initiative; respectful, courteous and cooperative relationships; affirmative, efficient and ethical working practices. Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

The candidate will teach courses in Stagecraft & maintain regular office hours, be responsible for the supervision of all scenery construction and the scene shop, train all students during lab hours in the shop, be available as needed during evening and weekend rehearsals and productions, serve as carpenter, scenic charge, technician, and crew chief for all productions & events presented by NSU Theater Company, adhere to and participate in the development of production timelines, communicate construction progress and lead load-in, set-up, and strike, maintain an accurate inventory of all scene shop tools and equipment, serve as a technical assistant for all occasional speaker and panel event activity in Brown Hall Mainstage and Studio Theaters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An MFA in Technical Direction
• Experience working in a scene shop.
• Ability to supervise university crew

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with supervision and leadership
• Membership in professional organizations such as IATSE, USA, USITT, etc.
• Earned, current OSHA 30-hour Training Program Certificate and DOL Card
• Commitment to Diversity

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit:

• State of Virginia application.
• A cover letter of interest including courses taught.
• Current Curriculum Vitae.
• Philosophy of Teaching.
• Provide a link to online portfolio of design work.
• Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
• Three letters of reference.
• Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

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