Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Open-rank) - Scenic Design
This position is open until filled. The faculty of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track / tenured position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to begin August 16, 2024.
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Position Description
The successful candidate will serve as the head of the MFA Scenic Design Program. Responsibilities will include teaching courses in scene design for both undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching in other theatre areas as qualified.
The normal teaching load is 3 / 3. Contribution to the Department’s production program as a scene designer is expected. Additional duties include mentoring students, assisting in student recruitment, and supervising students as teaching assistants and in creative projects.
Service on departmental and university committees is expected, as is contribution to program design and curricular development.
Qualifications, Experience, and Vision
Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank must have either an M.F.A. or a Ph.D. in Theatre or a closely related field, plus expertise in scenic design, by the start date of employment.
Applicants at the Associate or Full Professor rank must also have full-time university-level teaching experience consistent with academic policy by the start date of employment.
The successful candidate will :
- Maintain a strong level of professional engagement as a scenic designer for live entertainment at a national level;
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring students in scenic design and related areas;
- Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse student populations and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
How to Apply
Applications must include : (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page max), and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references.
Letters of recommendation will be solicited after the initial interview is complete.
If you have any questions, please contact the chair of the search committee, Professor Jim Hunter, at [email protected].
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