CMU School of Drama


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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Performing Arts Department/ Technical Director. Elon University invites applications for a continuing Assistant Professor position beginning mid-August 2012. The position requires significant experience in technical direction for musicals, plays, and dance at the university level; an M.F.A. with emphasis in Technical Direction; and a demonstrated significant and sustained research and teaching agenda related to current trends in scenic technology. Candidates must demonstrate skill with CAD, rigging, carpentry, and metalworking. Responsibilities will include serving as Technical Director for department productions; supervising students; managing newly created scene shop; and a willingness to work with a diverse undergraduate student population. Teaching will include courses within the Design and Production Curriculum and courses in Elon’s General Studies Program.

Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications must be received by December 31, 2011 to be assured of consideration. Send letter of application, CV, transcripts, statement on teaching philosophy, portfolio examples, and three letters of recommendation to (technicaldirector@elon.edu), including in the subject line your name. Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

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