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EEO Statement Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Faculty Rank or Job Title Instructor ofTheatre Design and Technology/ScenicDesign and Theatre Studies Job Category: Faculty/Instructional Department College of Liberal Arts Admin EEO number: 24Y056 Position FTE 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate Negotiable Salary Band: NA FA Job Summary/Basic Function: Teach courses in Scene Design, Scene Painting, Drafting, Decor History, and related subjects. Supervise and mentor student scene designers, scenic artists, and props artisans, and design an average of two mainstage productions per academic year. Oversee and help to execute the painting of scenery for all mainstage shows. Advise Theatre Studies students and help to promote our DEI goals, such as recruiting and retaining students from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Minimum Qualifications - MFA in Scene Design OR Bachelor's degree in a closely related field and equivalent professional scene design experience of at least three years.
- At least one year of teaching experience at the university level.
- The ability to teach courses in Scene Design, Scene Painting, Rendering, Decor History, manual and CAD drafting, and Photoshop.
- Demonstrated ability to design scenery for plays and musicals of varying sizes and styles.
- Demonstrated competence in scenic painting.
- The ability to mentor and supervisor student scene designers and scenic artists.
- Evidence of experience in and/or commitment to working with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, and/or first-generation, BIPOC, queer-identifying and/or disabled university/college students.
- Three years of teaching experience at the university level.
- Professional affiliations (USA, USITT, etc.).
40% - Teaching classes, advising Theatre Studies students, and supervising students in Theatre Design and Technology
40% - Designing scenery and overseeing scenic painting for School of Fine and Performing Arts Theatre productions
10% - Helping to meet the University's strategic goal of promoting inclusive excellence (such as diversifying the curriculum and recruiting and retaining a more diverse student body).
10% - Service for the department, college, and university
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions 40% - Designing scenery and overseeing scenic painting for School of Fine and Performing Arts Theatre productions
10% - Helping to meet the University's strategic goal of promoting inclusive excellence (such as diversifying the curriculum and recruiting and retaining a more diverse student body).
10% - Service for the department, college, and university
Position is for one year and is renewable. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.
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Posting Date 11/15/2023 First Consideration Date: 01/12/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes 
