Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound Location Appleton Department Theatre Arts Position Type Faculty Position Description & Qualifications

The Department of Theatre Arts at Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound to begin in the fall of 2026.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a relevant MFA or relevant MA with college-level teaching experience

Position responsibilities include:

Teaching - 1 course per term:

• Production systems (lighting and sound) - annual
• Production Design - annual
• Sound and lighting design - biennial
• Advanced Design Studio, or develop a new course - biennial

Lighting or Lighting and sound designs each term, for a total of 3 per academic year (in support of Theatre Arts Mainstage Productions and the Conservatory Opera)

Ancillary responsibilities:

• Coordinate pre-production and on-site activities for 1-3 guest designers each year
• Guide sound and lighting lab students/student employees in conjunction with Production Manager (approx. 12 hours per week)
• Attend weekly production meetings and mentor student designers
• On-site supervisor (with Production Manager) for all tech rehearsals and performances
• Manage production budgets in area of responsibility

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S632P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date Best Consideration Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

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