Open Rank Faculty Position in Technical Design and Production/Electro-Mechanical Laboratory & Automation Supervisor

Description

Open Rank Faculty Position in Technical Design and Production / Electro-Mechanical Laboratory & Automation Supervisor

 

David Geffen School of Drama (DGSD) at Yale University seeks an experienced and dynamic performing arts professional to lead/participate in a pre-eminent MFA program in Technical Design and Production.

 

The Geffen School, in partnership with Yale Repertory Theatre (YRT), trains and advances leaders in the practice of every theatrical discipline, making art to inspire joy, empathy, and understanding in the world. DGSD’s and Yale Rep’s core values are artistry, belonging, collaboration, and discovery: working together as a medical school and teaching hospital may, our community comprises eight three-year MFA programs—Acting, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Playwriting, Stage Management, Technical Design and Production, and Theater Management—as well as a one-year Technical Internship program.

 

DGSD is committed to the development of a robust theater practice and makes access a priority: all students in degree and certificate programs receive 100% tuition remission. 

 

Reporting to the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale/Yale Repertory Theatre (DGSD/YRT) Chair of Technical Design and Production (TD&P) program/Director of Production, teach classes in technical production; advise, train, and supervise students of David Geffen School of Drama. Reporting to the DGSD/YRT Production Manager, advising and supervising TD&P students and associated production work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Mentoring

1. Teach up to three (3) courses per semester in technical production and design, as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P department. These may include, but are not limited to, courses on Automation, Controls, Electricity, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Mechanical Design, Physics of Stage Machinery, Systems Integration, or subjects within area of expertise.

2. Collaborate with the Chair and faculty of the TD&P program to engage in ongoing curriculum development.

3. Mentor TD&P students involved in DGSD/YRT productions, working closely with the Chair and faculty of the TD&P program.

4. Oversee the Electro-Mechanical Laboratory and Automation Laboratory.

5. Actively engage in research activities and integrate field advancements into your lab, teaching and mentorship responsibilities.

6. Oversee student independent projects and research projects in area of expertise.

7. Serve as an advisor for graduate student theses, as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P program.

8. Supervise and evaluate the work of graduate students and interns.

9. Occasionally travel out of state for conferences and training.

10. Perform other duties as requested by the Chair of the TD&P program.

Departmental Administration and Recruiting

1. Attend weekly faculty meetings.

2. In concert with the Chair and faculty of TD&P program, participate in the admissions process for incoming students.

3. As requested by the Chair of TD&P program, attend recruitment functions.

4. Participate in TD&P program committee work as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P program and School committee work as assigned by the Dean.

Production Responsibilities and Supervision

1. Collaborate with the Production Manager to achieve and maintain high artistic and managerial standards for DGSD/YRT productions.

2. Hold daily office hours in the Electro-Mechanical Laboratory to answer students' questions and provide mentoring.

3. Supervise and mentor student technical direction teams with the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of stage machinery and automation components on all DGSD/YRT productions. Inclusive of automation commissioning, automation training, technical rehearsals, previews, note sessions, strike, and subsequent seminars. 

4. Oversee the technical design, purchase, installation, maintenance, storage, and safe usage of automation, mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment used in DGSD/YRT productions and classes.

5. Develop and implement automation department procedures, policies, paperwork, and workflow.