Lecturer/Professor of Practice/Assistant/Associate Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

• Posting Number: F1003P
• Position Title: Lecturer / Professor of Practice / Assistant / Associate Professor
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Theatre & Dance - Troy Division
• College: College of Arts and Humanities
• Campus: Troy
• Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
• If Faculty position 10 Month: Yes
• Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track: Tenure Track
• Work Status: Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01

Job Summary The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position is a full-time position hired on a 10-month renewable contract. The open-rank posting allows for authentic consideration of candidates unique strengths and potential to serve in the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice.

The Lighting Design & Technology faculty position in the Department of Theatre & Dance is responsible for:

• Oversight of lighting, projections, and sound design and technology for productions.
• Teaching courses in design technology and general theatre.
• Producing quality theatrical lighting, projections, and sound that complement and support theatre and dance presentations.
• Managing the departments lighting and electrics shop.
• Oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools.
• Supervising and training student crews in lighting and electrics.
• Working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University.
• Working with other Design and Technology faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design, Technology, and Management.
• Providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology.

In Class Teaching Percentage: [Not Specified] Online Teaching Percentage: [Not Specified]

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree (MFA) or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre design or technology.
2. Academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership.
3. Experience working in a theatrical setting (university or professional).
4. Industry knowledge and demonstrated hands-on experience of technology practices across multiple media and disciplines in lighting and projections.
5. Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards.
6. Demonstrated drafting skills and proficiency in VectorWorks CAD and/or related technology.
7. Collaborative and open attitude.
8. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students and faculty in an integrated arts approach.
9. Ability to recruit and retain students with design, tech, and management career interests and goals.
10. Strong interpersonal skills.
11. Ability to demonstrate responsible judgment and productive relationships.
12. Ability to encourage a positive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. MFA in Lighting, Sound, and/or Projections Design.
2. Three to five years of experience in a university setting.
3. Three to five years of experience in professional theatre.
4. Valid state drivers license and ability to occasionally drive 24 box trucks.
5. Experience in Technical Direction and/or management.

Will this position require driving? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Work Hours To be determined.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

• Working with electrical equipment and wiring.
• Working at great heights.
• Lifting instruments and equipment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No.

Posting Date 03/01/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants Be prepared to submit additional portfolio materials and/or perform a teaching demonstration upon request.

Academic Term Position Will Begin Fall 2026

Quick Linkhttps://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43842

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Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk.

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
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2. Open Ended Question: Please specify.

3. Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:

   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)

4. Do you have a Masters degree (MFA) or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre design or technology?

   • Yes
   • No

5. Do you have academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership and experience working in a theatrical setting (university or professional)?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Other Document