Advertised Job SummaryInstructor, Theatre (Design)The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at USC Aiken seeks a non-tenure track INSTRUCTOR OF THEATRE (DESIGN) to start August 16, 2024. The nine-month responsibilities include teaching general education courses, technical labs, and design courses based on expertise. Designing and Technical Direction for University Theatre productions, supervising student designers, and departmental service.Required Qualifications:Candidates must possess an M.A. in Theatre, with experience in design and technical theatre. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.Preferred Qualifications:· M.F.A. in Theatrical Design (Scenic and/or Lighting)· Experience teaching or supervising students at the college level· Experience as a Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, or the equivalent, at a university or professional level· Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations· Ability to work in a collaborative development process with faculty colleagues and students· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a teamUSC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to resemble our student population more closely, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups. USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.The initial screening of applicants will begin May 12, 2024, and continue until filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their online application: a current CV, cover letter, teaching philosophy, design website or portfolio link, unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and full contact information for 3 professional references. Please direct additional questions to Professor Dewey Scott-Wiley at . Additional documentation will be solicited as needed.The BA in Theatre seeks to provide a solid Theatre Generalist foundation that combines the philosophical with the practical, placing a unique emphasis on student-generated work. Rigorous course work, coupled with practical application in production, prepares students to take the next step in their career, whether that be academic or professional. A professionally active faculty, strong classes, internships, and an active production program all help to prepare students for the theatre of the 21st century. The USC Aiken Theatre Program enriches the cultural life of the community through the presentation of a variety of theatrical productions. Various acting styles, design theories, and new technologies are studied in the classroom and applied to the department's productions. Learn more about the Department of Visual and Performing Arts and the Theatre Program at .The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master's degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study. USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master's-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.S. News & World Report's guide “America's Best Colleges” with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1. Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USC Aiken is South Carolina's COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs. For more information about USC Aiken, visit .Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes. Required Education and ExperienceRequired Qualifications:Candidates must possess an M.A. in Theatre, with experience in design and technical theatre. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.Preferred Qualifications:· M.F.A. in Theatrical Design (Scenic and/or Lighting)· Experience teaching or supervising students at the college level· Experience as a Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, or the equivalent, at a university or professional level· Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations· Ability to work in a collaborative development process with faculty colleagues and students· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team Preferred QualificationsN/A
