Assistant Professor of Theatre

Job TitleAssistant Professor of Theatre Agency West Texas A&M University Department Art, Theatre & Dance Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeFaculty Job Description NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. Job Summary: The Art, Theatre and Dance (ATD) Department requests a Professor of Theatre and Technical Director for the Theatre Program. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in teaching at the university level, technical direction, scenic design, construction, production scheduling, purchasing and budgeting. The course load will be a 3/3 and example courses to be taught are Theatre Workshop Practicum, Stagecraft, Drafting, Props & Crafts and/or Scenic Design. The position will also involve supervising the production process and student workers for all university theatre and dance productions and oversee the physical maintenance of the theatre spaces. Candidates with an emphasis in Scenic design are also encouraged to apply. Work Performed: Teach the assigned course load Coordinate all Theatre and Dance Productions and role includes: creating and maintaining all production schedules serving as the technical director creation of construction drawings supervise the carpentry, welding, rigging, painting, audio, lighting and other required skills for the production process purchasing/procurement of tools, equipment and materials, including rentals as needed Plan and maintain budgets for all productions in the WT Theatre spaces throughout the year Coordinate and maintain all the theatre equipment and facility needs Manage repairs and requests for tools, equipment and materials Organization and physical maintenance of the stages, auditoriums, workshops and storage Manage and maintain theatre production staff, including practicum students and student workers Attend all theatre and dance production meetings and coordinate with other theatre faculty and staff Coordinate with university Health and Safety staff to ensure all theatre facilities are safe, clean, and meet all local, state, and national requirements Necessary Qualifications: MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Direction, Scenic Design or related fields 2-3 years of undergraduate teaching experience 1-3 years of Technical Direction and/or Scenic Design experience in a university or professional theatre Preferred Qualifications: Certifications in machinery and/or technology relevant to the position Experience in other aspects of theatre management like budgeting, staffing, and facility maintenance Experience with all levels of Theatre Education Applicant Instructions: We require the following: Letter of interest or cover letter Curriculum Vitae Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable Portfolio of creative work and samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable) Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate) Three professional references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4. For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact: Search Committee Chair: Jon Revett Department: Art, Theatre, and Dance Phone:806-651-3254 Email: jrevett@wtamu.edu All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.