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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

J-O-B Technical Theatre




Rochester Institute of Technology
National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Rochester, NY

Position Title: Instructional/Support Faculty
Rank: Lecturer
IRC39116
Department: NTID Cultural & Creative Studies
Job Category: Faculty, Non- Tenure Track
STARTING DATE: August (late) 2011

Filling this position is contingent on future budget approvals.

We are seeking a candidate that can teach technical theater courses in scenic, lighting and/or costume technology and serve as technical director for two productions per quarter/semester. Oversee construction, mounting, rigging, general theater maintenance, scenery, lighting, sound and costume elements of theater productions. Ensure overall safety. Coordinate load-ins, technical rehearsals, and post-production strikes. Successful candidate must be available during run of productions. This is a one-year appointment with possibility of annual renewal, contingent on performance and enrollment.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

THE COLLEGE

The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of the eight colleges of RIT, is the world's largest technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education, it represents the world's first effort to educate large numbers of deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing students. Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students, over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique contributions that each person makes to the educational process based on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge and experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit http://www.ntid.rit.edu.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's “Great Colleges to Work For” list for two consecutive years. Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people.

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine. Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics magazine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:
1. BA/BFA in technical theater or related field
2. Two years of professional experience in technical directing and scenic technology for theater

PREFERRED:
1. MFA in technical direction or technical theater
2. Experience in teaching technical theater courses to undergraduates
3. Experience as technical director
4. Experience in supervising staff and student workers
5. Evidence of strong planning and organization skills
6. Knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf culture
7. Experience working in Deaf theater

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. KEYWORD Search: IRC39116. Please submit a letter of interest, Curriculum Vita; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
Erin Thomas, Search Committee Chair
Department of Cultural and Creative Studies
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology
LBJ-1774

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011, and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.

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