OPEN RANK TEACHING PROFESSOR IN THEATRICAL DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

About the Opportunity

The Department of Theatre in the College of Arts, Media and Design, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position in Theatrical Design & Technology. We seek candidates with a record of significant professional theatre and/or interdisciplinary creative practice, innovative pedagogy, and relevant teaching experience in technical theatre and intersecting areas of theatrical design such as Lighting Design, Projection Design and/or Scenic Design. The new faculty member could also engage in interdisciplinary research in areas such as digital performance, immersive performance design, interactive media for performance and human computer interactions.

The successful candidate must have the necessary qualifications and the ability to be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Teaching Professor (non-tenured) commencing August, 2024. The teaching load is 3 classes per semester with the possibility of summer classes for extra compensation. Significant creative practice research projects, such as designing for the department’s production program, may result in a workload modification. There is a small service load attached: serving on departmental committee and coordinating the technical and electrics aspects of our production program while providing mentorship to students. The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

Candidates must have a terminal degree in a theatre discipline (MFA or PhD) completed prior to the start of the appointment and teaching experience at the college level. Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in and capacity for delivering undergraduate fundamentals. Candidates should have experience in, or a commitment to, working with diverse student populations in a culturally diverse work and educational environment. Women, candidates of color, differently abled and gender non-conforming candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or MFA in Theatre or related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• Record of teaching excellence in higher education, with explicit evidence of exceptional mentoring skills, cultural competency, and success with students at early stages of professional artistic development;
• Evidence of ongoing creative output with a regional/national reputation;
• Evidence of successful collaborative partnerships; such as those with other academic units, within the community, and at an national level;
• Connection to and awareness of trends in the fields of theatre and the creative industries.
• Professional proficiency in Vectorworks 2D & 3D spaces +/- AutoCAD, Lightwright, ETC EOS software, and Augment3d. Ideally, additional proficiency in Bonus Watchout and/or Cue Lab

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Northeastern University Human Resources website at: INSERT LINK

Qualified applicants should submit (a) a cover letter outlining their qualifications, vision for the position, and how they can support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students (b) curriculum vitae (c) a representative publication or documentation of a representative creative project (d) the names and email addresses of 4 potential referees who can comment on administrative ability and/or quality of scholarship/teaching. Three referees must be of equal or higher rank. References will not be contacted without prior permission from the candidate.

For more information, contact Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, Chair of the Department of Theatre [email protected]

For more information about the Department of Theatre go to https://camd.northeastern.edu/theatre/ .

Northeastern University is a private R1 university centered in the cultural hub of Boston, Massachusetts, a thriving urban center of culture and innovation. The University is located on the Avenue of the Arts, across from the Museum of Fine Arts and a short walk away from the historic Fenway Park. The University is renowned for its interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurial spirit, experiential learning, and global connectedness.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University, and an ADVANCE institution. Northeastern University offers benefits coverage to the domestic partners of benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Northeastern University is an E-Verify employer. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .