Assistant Professor of Theatre: Design & Technical Theatre Jobs

Educational Theatre Association

Location:
United States, St. Paul

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

56500.00 - 62000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Assistant Professor of Theater is a full-time faculty position, responsible to provide excellence in teaching in the areas of design and technical theatre through the fulfillment of the mission and strategic goals of the Department of Music & Theatre.

Job Responsibility:

Teach a variety of theatre courses including Theatre Production & Performance, Stage Management, Stage Technologies, Design Theatre, and Introduction to Theatre, with flexibility to teach in areas of expertise based on departmental needs
Advise and mentor students, including Theatre majors and student designers, and maintain regular office hours
Oversee contracted production managers, lighting, and sound designers on the technical specifications, costs, and usage of technical equipment required for the individual show
superintend the implementation of approved technical designs
Manage production areas ensuring safety protocols, supervising/assisting with set/stage construction, and coordinating procurement of supplies and inventory
Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, rigging, and maintenance of stage facilities
arrange for repair and replacement within budgetary constraints
Lead all production meetings and tech-week rehearsals to supervise and assist with technical aspects of the production
Participate in departmental and institutional service, including meetings, committees, convocations, and commencements
Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Requirements:

MFA in technical theatre, design, or other closely related terminal degree
Demonstrated professional achievement in theatrical design, stagecraft, technical direction, and production management
Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Nice to have:

Two years successful college/university-level teaching experience
Experience using a learning management system

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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