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JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor - Theatre Technical Director
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in Theatre, specializing in theatrical production, beginning in August 2024. We seek an experienced technical director to teach courses, mentor student projects, oversee production work, and manage production facilities for a small theatre program at a STEM-oriented institution with highly motivated and technically savvy students.
WPI Theatre is a collaborative unit in which the TD is a full faculty member. As a division of the Department of Humanities & Arts, WPI Theatre presents two major productions per year and offers courses in a wide array of theatrical sub-disciplines, including acting, playwriting, dramatic literature, design, and technical production. Courses are scheduled over four 7-week terms (A/B/C/D) and productions run over two 14-week semesters (Fall & Spring). Like many WPI academic experiences, these offerings employ a project-based learning approach, in which students learn by doing. WPI students may study theatre as part of the 6-course Humanities and Arts undergraduate requirement; they may also pursue a minor or a major concentration in Theatre. In addition to managing its own activities, the Theatre faculty provide informal support to WPI's various performance-based student organizations, which produce plays, musicals, comedy shows, and other events.
The position requires strong production skills, teaching excellence, versatility, and cultural sensitivity. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach engaging, project-based courses; to mentor students of mixed experience levels through production experiences; and to contribute to an evolving culture of diversity and inclusion.
This is a 9-month faculty position, allowing for both external & internal opportunities (such as professional development, research, or additional teaching) during the summer months. The successful applicant will be hired at either the Assistant or Associate level, depending on their experience & qualifications. The initial contract for this position is for a single academic year, with the possibility of long-term renewal.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills:
- Extremely strong collaboration, communication, & problem solving skills
- Scenic/Props: carpentry, rigging, molding/sculpting, basic scenic painting
- Electrics: dimmed & intelligent systems, DMX distribution, basic EOS/ION programming, basic electrical circuitry '
- Sound: signal flow, speaker rigging, basic audio editing, basic QLab programming
- Safety: basic understanding of OSHA standards for theatrical performance (OSHA-10)
- Scenic/Props: welding, sewing, basic upholstery, advanced scenic painting
- Electrics: network architecture, advanced EOS/ION programming, advanced electrical circuitry
- Sound: live mixing, recording, advanced editing
- Safety: advanced understanding of OSHA & ESTA standards (OSHA-30, ESTA certification in electricity and/or rigging)
Materials:
As part of your application, please submit:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For maximum consideration, please submit materials by July 30, 2024.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Teaching-Professor_R0002876
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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