Assistant Professor of Theatre and Fine Arts

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Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatrical Design/Production Manager

Niagara University's Department of Theatre & Fine Arts invites applications for a tenure­ track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Theatre, specializing in scenic, lighting and/or projection design, to start in the fall 2025 semester.

This candidate must be an outstanding theatre scholar, flexible problem-solver and artist with seasoned academic and professional experience. This position carries a 3/3 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Theatrical Design, Stagecraft and a design elective in their area of expertise. The position will carry one three-credit download for all theatrical designs in the fall semester, as well as one three­ credit download for all theatrical designs in the spring. The individual will also serve as Production Manager for the NU theatre season throughout the entire academic year, counting as one three credit download.

Responsibilities include:

-Creation of appropriate technical paperwork and supporting research for the area of design and production

-Management and supervision of student crews

-Recruitment and mentoring of students

-Student advisement

-Oversee internships and outside networking for students

-Department and University service

-Participate in curriculum development

As Production Manager:

-consult with artistic director while apportioning preliminary budgets per show

-schedule and facilitate all production and design meetings, and facilitate all other relevant communications

• manage production calendars, ensuring timelines are kept on track
• schedule shop crews and work study labor; log and report hours
• schedule and supervise production crew calls including, but not limited to, load- ins, paint calls , light hang and focus dates, and technical/dress rehearsals ensuring

The Successful candidates will have: MFA in Theatre

Teaching experience at a 4-year teaching institution or its equivalent Record of successful professional and academic design experience

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

In addition to the online application , please include vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, three professional letters of recommendation , design philosophy and portfolio or website. Any inquiries can be directed to: Maureen Stevens at mstevens@niaqara.edu

Priority given to applications received before December 1

Niagara University is a private, Catholic university located in Western New York near the Canadian border next to Niagara Falls. The department currently offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Theatre Performance and Theatre Design & Production, including five required semesters of theatre history and an ambitious production schedule with seven or eight shows a year. Established by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University remains committed to its Vincentian service mission and interested