Position Details Position Information Position Title Part Time Technical Theatre Instructor Position Category Faculty Position Status 10 Month FLSA Exempt Advertised Salary $1008 per lecture hour $960 per lab hour Department Theater Arts Working Hours Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am - 10:50am General Description SUNY Niagara has a need for a part-time Technical Theatre Instructor within the Arts, Humanities & Social Services division. The instructor will contribute to advancing the program through effective teaching, collaboration, and engagement with the college and community.
Responsibilities • Instructing students in the Technical Aspects of Stage Production, including design, construction, safety, sound, and lighting. • Involved in set design and construction of on-campus productions. • Adhering to typical attendance and college grading policies. • Classes are held at SUNY Niagaras main campus in Sanborn, NY.
Openings In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.
Typical Work Activities • Teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon. • Track attendance. • Complete census reports. • Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester. • Report grades at the conclusion of the semester.
Essential Functions • Ability to effectively teach and support a diverse student population. • Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written formats. • Ability to advise students regarding coursework transfer options and career pathways. • Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners. • Ability to develop and deliver instructional materials using educational technology. • Ability to assess student learning and maintain accurate records. • Ability to participate actively in departmental and college activities. • Ability to perform the physical and technological duties required of the position.
Required Qualifications • Proven field experience as a theatre technician. • 3 years of experience in an educational institution.
Desirable Qualifications • A degree in technical theatre education or a related field. • Technical theatre background. • Licenses and certifications.
About SUNY Niagara SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice.
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York, consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the countys three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda.
The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus, a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services.
We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the worlds biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs.
The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic educational environment, responds to students current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community.
At SUNY Niagara, we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category, including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: F243P Open Date: 03/05/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions: SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting. Please review the qualifications before applying.
Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications • Resume • Unofficial transcripts • Names and contact information for three current work-related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
Supplemental Questions
Do you have field experience as a theatre technician? Yes No
How many years of experience do you have working at an educational institution? No Experience 1-2 years 3-5 years 5 or more years