What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Professor in Theater, Technical Direction (Extended Deadline) position at Southern Illinois University?
Salary : $65,000.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type : Faculty
Job Number : 202400675
Department : School of Theater & Dance-SIUC
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 1 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : : Exempt
Security / Safety Sensitive : : NA
Description
The School of Theater and Dance at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Theater, specializing in Technical Direction. This is a tenure track faculty appointment starting August 12, 2025.
The School of Theater and Dance fosters scholarship, experience, and creativity, offering a blend of academic work, production experience and creative thinking to prepare students for a productive and successful life in Theater. The School combines the advantages of a large research University experience with the excitement of a fully-functioning theater production company. With a faculty of working professionals and scholars, the school awards a BA, BFA, MFA and PhD. The school offers an MFA in Theater, with emphases in Lighting Design, Costume Design, Scenic Design, and Technical Direction, as well as Playwriting and Directing. This position is primarily responsible for Technical Direction.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association / IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit :
The target salary offer for this position is $65007.00 annually at full time. Actual salary for part-time appointment will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.
Examples of Duties
Teach two to three courses per semester in the following areas : Technical Direction, Automation, Drafting for Theater, and Topical Seminars in area of expertise.
- Recruit and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate student technicians in production studios.
Oversee operations in scenic studios, co-supervising the students working in the studios.
Advise and supervise MFA Technical Direction students through the writing of their thesis document.
Serve as Technical Director for The School of Theater and Dance productions, when needed. Maintain an active agenda of research and / or creative activity.
Serve on School of Theater and Dance committees as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
MFA in Theater with specialization in Technical Direction n from an accredited college or university by time of appointment.
Demonstrated experience in scenic and props / paint at the university level and / or professional venues.
Demonstrated expertise in teaching the use of Computer Aided Design software for Theater.
Demonstrated experience working with students at different skill and developmental levels.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, public, and University community with an appreciation for cultural and group differences.
Demonstrated experience in teaching and working collaboratively in an active undergraduate and / or graduate theater program or other comparable professional venue.
Include drafting documents for at least 3 productions.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in Projection Design and Production for Theater.
Experience working in professional theater.
Experience recruiting undergraduate and / or graduate students for theater.
Additional experience in other theatrical design areas, design / art direction or multi-media and projection design.
Evidence of successfully promoting an environment that advances justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Supplemental Information
The College of Arts and Media houses six schools : Architecture, Art and Design, Journalism and Advertising, Media Arts, Music, Theater and Dance. The breadth of programs offered in the college provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary collaborative research. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University with an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students, and is located in the forested areas of Shawnee Hills, 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO. The university is known for its efforts in improving opportunity, inclusivity, sustainability and the ecological beauty of the campus and surrounding community. Information about the School of Theater and Dance can be found at : https : / / theateranddance.siu.edu. More information about SIU and its surrounding community can be found at : https : / / siu.edu / about-siu / .
Contact : H.D. Motyl,
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include : Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include : Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.
For more information please visit : https : / / hr.siu.edu / benefits /
Salary : $65,000 - $65,007
