Assistant Professor of Design

Salary range for Academic Year, Nine-month Appointment: $85,000 - $92,000

Summary

Occidental College, a liberal arts college in the heart of LA, invites applicants for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Theater & Performance Studies with a focus in scenic design. In addition to teaching courses in theatrical and scenic design at all levels, this person will also occasionally teach theater history, Senior Seminar, and in the FYS program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and paint scenery, supervise student designers, and manage prop and design assistants for productions.
2. Collaborate with faculty and staff in planning curriculum and productions.
3. Mentor and advise students.
4. Engage in college and departmental service.
5. Contribute to the department's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across campus.
6. Participate in the life and development of the department, including administrative duties, attending faculty meetings, and serving on committees.
7. If applicable, design lighting.

Requirements:

1. MFA in Theater Design by appointment (ideally with an emphasis on scenic design).
2. At least 1 year of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
3. Ability to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in theatrical design, scenic design, and preferably (but not mandatory) lighting design.
4. Ability to teach a Topics in Theater & Performance History class as well as elective courses in their area of interest.
5. Ability to teach courses in the liberal arts context by using interdisciplinary approaches to the material and subject matter.
6. A record of design credits in professional settings as well as in a collegiate setting which includes work completed while earning the MFA.
7. Training and practical experience in scenic design, Vectorworks drafting, and scene painting.
8. Evidence of successful collaboration and leadership, such as the ability to manage multiple projects at once, lead a team, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
9. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from all backgrounds.
10. Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.
11. Demonstrated commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity, community, and service.