Instructor of Theater and Performing Arts

The Department of Language Studies and the Arts seeks applications for a full-time instructor of theater and performing arts with an emphasis on technical direction. The successful applicant will teach classes and engage in technical direction for the theatre and music programs at Saint Leo University. Faculty appointment is for nine (9) months with a normal teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Teach theater classes for theater majors
• Teach theater classes for the University Exploration general education program, including  such classes as “Living the Theater.”
• Mentor students in Technical directing
• Participate in curriculum development
• Engage in scholarship and professional development
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university
• May perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or vice president of academic affairs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Earned Masters or M.F.A. in design, theatre technology or media design
• Knowledge of theatrical, scenic, costume, lighting and sound design practices
• Knowledge of the materials commonly used in scenic construction, the strengths of these materials and their safe use.
• Knowledge of the safe handling procedures for scenic equipment, hand and power tools, and materials used in scenic construction.
• Knowledge of the history of theatrical production, with emphasis on the visual elements of scenery, properties, lighting, sound, and costumes.
• Knowledge of the history of art, especially architecture and décor, and understanding how designers use such knowledge.
• Information literacy (the ability to research and vet information from appropriate sources).

Skills:

Ability to effectively translate the designer’s renderings, models, and/or sketches into practical stage settings, commonly requiring the following:

• Communicating technological solutions, including technical drafting, sketching, model building.
• Various methods of scenic construction, including plastics fabrication, metalworking, carpentry, and cabinetwork.
• Computer software to support the production process as appropriate (spreadsheets, database, CAD, etc).
• Stage operations and stage maintenance, including stage rigging and machinery, stage lighting equipment, and stage audio equipment.
• Managerial functions required in the technical operations of a theatre, including studio and personnel scheduling, and management, fiscal management (budget development, materials acquisition, record keeping), stage and studio maintenance, and equipment acquisitions.
• Ability to work and collaborate with various artists, technologists, and technicians, many or all of whom may be relatively unskilled students, under pressure.
• Capability in the higher levels of planning required in seasonal or repertory contexts.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

In addition to your curriculum vitae, the following documents are required for consideration. Please be sure to check the email under which you applied for important instructions on completing the remaining steps, including uploading documents in the second step of the application packet process as follows:

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  Cover Letter
  
• Teaching Philosophy  - (500 words or less), should highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University.
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation  – All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least one (1) from a recent superior. If you do not have those documents at the time of application, please upload a text or word document stating, "Recommendations will be sent independently." Recommendation letters can be mailed to Academic Affairs at the address stated below
• Student Evaluations  (six classes minimum) – Student evaluations  from the last year (at least six classes, an even mix of graduate and undergraduate).

TRANSCRIPTS:

All official transcripts must be requested from the universities and/or colleagues attended and/or certified transcript evaluations/translations from World Education Services (WES) to be sent to the attention of Veronica Mantegna by email to [email protected]  or hardcopy to the following address:

ATTN: VERONICA MANTEGNA

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – MC 2006

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

PO BOX 6665

SAINT LEO, FLORIDA 33574

Full-time faculty positions are pending final budget approval prior to the start of the academic year.

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• Inclusive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Group Health Plan features include Teledoc, Surgery Plus!, Wellness Incentive Program, Nationwide Pet Insurance, just to name a few!
• Health Reimbursement Account (University Paid!) and Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent options)
• Tuition Remission (Employee, Spouse, and Dependents)*
• Tuition Exchange opportunity for dependent of employees*
• Paid Personal Leave (Sick, Vacation, Holidays)
• 403b - Annual match 3%-9% of pay based on employee’s contribution. University match and fully vested within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance valued at 30k (University Paid!)
• Income Protection Benefits after one year
• Additional options for supplemental insurance 

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period