What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regular Faculty - Scenic Design position at University of Idaho?
Posting Number: F001377P
Advertising Pay Range: $65,061.72 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Theatre Arts
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0132
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
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Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Position Summary
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist-scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre-makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
Posting Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applications must be received by December 22, 2025 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49626
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Advertising Pay Range: $65,061.72 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Theatre Arts
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0132
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
Fte
1
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Position Summary
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist-scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre-makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design
- Lead the MFA Scenic Design program, including mentoring graduate students and overseeing thesis and creative work
- Teach in related areas (e.g., digital drafting, scenic painting, design theory) as qualified
- Supervise student designers and teaching assistants in both classroom and production settings
- Maintain an active professional creative practice in regional/national/international venues
- Participate in student recruitment, both graduate and undergraduate
- Serve on department, college, and university committees
- Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
- Must be able to teach in-person on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus
- Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged
- Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
- MFA in Scenic Design or closely related field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience at the regional theatre level or higher
- Experience teaching scenic design and related areas
- Experience in researching theatrical design
- Experience collaborating with others
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level
- Record of mentorship and supervision of student design work
- Portfolio demonstrating a range of design practices and interdisciplinary engagement
- Evidence of sustained creative achievement
- Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Suite)
- Experience with drafting and the ability to teach digital drafting techniques
- Evidence of engaged scholarship, including community, socially responsive, or interdisciplinary design work
- Demonstrated commitment to access in theatre education and design
Posting Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applications must be received by December 22, 2025 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:
- Cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Please also include a website link to your digital portfolio of representative scenic design work.
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Statement of teaching philosophy, with specific attention to pedagogy, mentorship, and creative practice
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49626
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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