Assistant Professor of Scenic Design and Technology, Tenure Track, Fall 2025expired
College of Performing Arts at Chapman University
United States, California, Orange
Posted on: Oct. 10, 2024
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Description:
Description
General Information
The Department of Theatre in the College of Performing Arts at Chapman University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Scenic Design and Technology, effective Fall 2025.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Schmid College of Science and Technology, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
The College of Performing Arts brings together the Hall Musco Conservatory of Music, the Department of Dance, and the Department of Theatre. This partnership strengthens each discipline, while positioning the College of Performing Arts as the cultural and aesthetic center of Chapman University. We offer 7 degrees for about 460 majors who benefit from scholarship, creativity, free expression and intellectual curiosity both in the classroom and while performing in some of the hundreds of performances offered annually at one of several performing arts venues on campus. Our most prestigious venue, The Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts, hosts an array of world-renowned performers as well as showcases student and faculty work. The alignment of this venue with the college advances our position at the forefront of performing arts education.
The Department of Theatre offers three degrees in BA Theatre, BFA Theatre Performance, and BFA Screen Acing with a strong professional theatre curriculum with high-quality productions, all while enjoying the benefits of a liberal arts university located just a short drive from Hollywood and the vibrant SoCal performing arts community. Our students gain real-world experience working onstage and backstage with industry professionals and renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. Our entire team is dedicated to delivering an education with strong professional ethics that will empower you to pursue your chosen career. The department seeks a forward-thinking practitioner of the performing arts for the 21st century. The faculty colleague is expected to contribute meaningfully to consistent recruitment and retention efforts.
The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate must be able to teach a range of scenic design and/or technology courses such as Scenic Design, Introduction to Theatre Technology, Stagecraft, Drawing and Rendering, Drafting and Model Building, Vectorworks, Periods and Styles, and/or Immersive Design. Additional areas of expertise are encouraged but not required.
As a tenure-track faculty member, the candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active creative/scholarly body of work recognized nationally and internationally. The faculty member will be expected to advise, mentor, and encourage undergraduate students about curriculum, research projects, internship opportunities, and career possibilities. In addition, faculty members must show a consistent dedication to university service. Opportunities to design within the mainstage season are available, but such work is not required for the position.
The successful candidate will work with the faculty, chair, and dean of the College of Performing Arts to continue developing innovative curricula for the forthcoming BFA Entertainment Design and Technology degree program.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) granted by August 1, 2024, a professional background in scenic design and/or technology, and demonstrated experience as a designer and teacher.
A commitment to undergraduate-level education is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
The candidate should have a record of outstanding teaching and a commitment to scholarship and/or creative activities.
A high level of experience in scenic design for main stage productions in theatre, dance, musicals, and/or other entertainment design areas.
The ability to develop inclusive, innovative, interdisciplinary courses, curricula, and research informed by a strong pedagogical approach.
Possess a working knowledge of theatrical design software, such as Vectorworks, Isadora, and AutoCAD, for theatre design and technology implementation.
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified applicants should submit:
Letter of Interest
C.V.
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Contact Reference (Information with names, affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of three individuals who can provide a professional recommendation)
For inquiries, please email Tamiko Washington ([email protected]). Please use "Assistant Professor of Theatre - Scenic Design and Technology" in the subject line.
The position will remain open until filled, but prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by 5:00pm Friday, November 1, 2024 (Pacific Standard Time). The salary range is between $80,000 and $85,000 per year. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Chapman University offers a relocation expense reimbursement package as well as a first-time Orange County homebuyer assistance program. This position is subject to final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 01, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
California,
Orange
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