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Visiting Assistant Professor in Scenic Design- Spring 2025expiredThe University of Southern Mississippi
United States, Mississippi, Hattiesburg |
Description:SummarySpecial Instructions to Applicants This position may be renewable for 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please submit cover letter, CV highlighting relevant experience, link design portfolio, teaching philosophy and three professional references. Job Summary The selected candidate will lead the Scenic Design area in an active graduate and undergraduate Theatre Program at the nationally accredited University of Southern Mississippi. This is a full-time, visiting, Spring semester contract. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply. Primary Responsibilities 1. Teaches scenic design courses. 2. Serves as Head of MFA Scenic Design area. 3. Advises scene design students in creative projects. 4. Mentors students in scenic painting of productions. 5. Designs scenery for one production during academic year as creative research 6. Attends all faculty, School, and Production meetings. 7. Collaborates with Technical Director/Production Manager/Program Coordinator on designer assignments. 8. Participates in recruitment for program. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Requirements Minimum Qualifications M.F.A. in Scene Design or related field. Demonstrated understanding of current design and technology. Ability to work as collaborator across disciplines. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Knowledge in Computer Aided Drafting—Auto/Cad or Vector Works, Scenic Painting. Preferred Qualifications • Experience teaching in higher education. Experience mentoring graduate students. • Experience in Projection Design. • Professional experience in scene design and related work. Professional experience in scene design and related professional work.
Application Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Mississippi, Hattiesburg |
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