Assistant Professor of Scenic Design Sought by NKU School of the Arts

The Theatre & Dance Program within the School of the Arts offers a BFA in Theatre Performance (with tracks in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance Performance, Dance Pedagogy, and Playwriting), a BFA in Theatre Design, Technology, or Stage Management (with tracks in Theatre Design or Technology, and Stage Management), a BA in Theatre Arts, a Dance Minor, and a Theatre Minor. See the Theatre & Dance website at theatre.nku.edu for additional information.

Possible teaching responsibilities may include scenic design, projection design and control, properties design and construction, scenic painting, drafting, fundamentals of design, and special topics in design.

Additional responsibilities may include painting, projections, and prop shop/lab student oversight.

Other duties will be assigned based on the candidate’s strengths and the needs of the program.

Responsibilities also include the development of a scholarly/creative agenda in research, performance, and/or professional creative activities.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Evidence of potential for a successful career in teaching.
2. Working knowledge of projection design and control for theatre/ entertainment.
3. Experience cultivating positive and collaborative relationships in the industry and region.
4. Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and goals.
5. Strong organizational and communication skills to support the operation of a growing theatrical design and technology program.
6. Demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining students.
7. Candidates who have additional positive attributes/expertise/skills beyond the above qualifications are desirable and should reference these additional attributes in application materials.

Application
For primary consideration for this position, a complete application must be received by midnight on Friday, November 10th. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled. Applications received after the deadline will only be considered if additional qualified candidates are sought.

Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check. Applicants who enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply. Finalist candidates should expect to give a creative/scholarly portfolio presentation, teaching demonstration, and committee interview during an on-campus interview.

Questions
Questions regarding the use of this website should be directed to the Human Resources Department at jobs@nku.edu. Questions regarding the nature of the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Michael Hatton, hattonm@nku.edu. Candidates should submit materials electronically through Northern Kentucky University’s website portal jobs.nku.edu.

Any candidate offered this position is required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.