This is a nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Expected begin work date is August 2025
The School of Stage and Screen at Western Carolina University is seeking candidates for an Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design and Technology. Responsibilities include designing two MainStage productions per year, teaching Lighting Design, Sound Technology, and Vectorworks among other design and technology, and general theatre courses as load and expertise allows. The candidate would mentor student designers, and student workers in lighting and sound. This position teaches on a 3-3 load with releases for MainStage designs. Candidate should possess great communication and collaboration skills and demonstrate creativity in design as well as full and current knowledge of industry safety and best practices.
The School of Stage and Screen at WCU houses approximately 180 students across five degree tracks, and a dance minor. SAS offers a BFA in Theatre with concentrations in Musical Theatre, Acting for Stage and Screen, and Entertainment Design and Technology, a BA in Stage and Screen, and a BFA in Film and Television production. We house a robust experiential curriculum that centers the shared values of storytelling across all degree tracks. We value all voices, all stories, and all perspectives. Our MainStage season includes two musicals, two straight plays, a five episode web series, and a film festival featuring 10-15 of our student films produced every year. SAS is a highly resourced NAST accredited program. Our alumni and faculty can be found telling stories on screen and on the stage across the country.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position:
Candidate should have excellent communication and collaboration skills. Candidate should be comfortable with heights, ladders, lifts, and should be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. A functional knowledge of pertinent software used in lighting design including but not limited to Vectorworks, Lightwright, and QLab.
Minimum Qualifications:
MFA in Lighting Design or MFA in Sound Design with significant professional experience in both.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of teaching at the University level. Knowledge of ETC ION, and Grand MA3 boards. Candidate with experience in projection design and technology are preferred.
Salary: $58,500
Apply here: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/28980
