Employment

Location: Department of Theater, Wabash College

Position Type: Staff

Position Description:

The Wabash College Department of Theater invites applications for a part-time Assistant Technical Director/Resident Lighting Designer to collaborate with the Scenic Designer/Technical Director and faculty directors, and to mentor a diverse undergraduate student population. This is a 10-month part-time hourly position that begins July 1, 2024. Position is continuing based on periodic performance reviews and Department and College needs and circumstances. We seek an artist/educator with an active creative practice interested in exploring theatrical technology in a liberal-arts context. M.F.A. in Technical Theater or Lighting Design required.

Responsibilities would include:

• Design the stage lighting of three mainstage productions per academic year.
• Oversee, instruct, and supervise student employees in the implementation of all lighting systems within budgetary guidelines.
• Supervise the operations of the Department of Theater Scenic Shop to ensure an organized, efficient and safe environment for the purposes of theatrical production and student education.
• Work with the Technical Director to oversee, instruct, and supervise student employees and contract labor as required to complete work within budgetary guidelines.
• Work with the Technical Director to maintain all scenic and lighting shop machinery, tools, inventory, and stock.
• Teach a course in lighting design periodically, depending on candidate qualifications and the needs of the College and the department.

In the midst of a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students, students of color, and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting faculty from all backgrounds, including academically and culturally diverse faculty. More than 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third of our students are first-generation college students, and about 20% of our students identify as domestic students of color. Wabash has been home to the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies for more than fifty years, is a member of the USC Race and Equity Center’s Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance, is a top-60 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and is a member of Colleges That Change Lives.

Application Instructions

Applications, including a letter of application, current CV, description of teaching philosophy, two to three examples of syllabi from previous courses taught (if applicable), contact information for three persons who will submit confidential letters of recommendation, and at least two representative examples of production work (such as photos, professional reviews, or Vimeo links to filmed clips of a particular project) should be submitted online at https://wabash.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin April 26, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to James M. Cherry, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department, at cherryj@wabash.edu. Application questions may be directed to Ms. Julia Phipps, Academic Administrative Coordinator, at phippsj@wabash.edu.

 Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe.  Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.