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TechnicalDirector/Lecturer in Technical Theatre

BaylorUniversity

MFA required. Share technical directionresponsibilities for an 8-show season. (Baylor Theatre employs TWO TechnicalDirectors to combat the perennial problem of “TD burnout” while allowing formaximum productivity with minimum stress.) Teach undergraduate courses in basic scenic construction and technicaltheatre practices. Knowledge of CAD, Vectorworks, and competence at computerdrafting is essential. Co-supervise student workers in scene shop, as well as astaff shop foreman and assistant technical director. Experience in stagemanagement will be considered a plus. Begin date is August 2012.

About the Department

Themission of the Department of Theatre Arts at Baylor University is to nurture a close-knit community ofintellectually-curious and artistically-daring theatre practitioners whilepreparing students for future success through liberal arts education andprofessional training.  We offer the BA,BFA, and MFA degrees. With a student body of 130 and 15 full-time facultymembers, the department is a lively and dynamic community. Visit our websitefor more information about the academic programs and our production work: www.baylor.edu/theatre.

AWord from the Chairman

Why should you consider working as partof our theatre program?  We have createda rare environment at Baylor where friends and colleagues work in a mutuallysupportive and positive environment, encouraging each other to do our best workand challenging one another to stretch ourselves artistically andintellectually.  We are a uniquefaith-based institution that is intellectually curious, artistically daring,professionally engaged and eager to create work that is provocative,enlightening, and deeply moving. Finally, we are proud to say that Baylor Theatre is not only anationally ranked theatre program, but a great place to work.  We hope you will consider joining us.  You can learn more about the “personality” ofour department by visiting our website at www.baylor.edu/theatre.

ToApply

Submit letter of application, currentcurriculum vitae, transcripts, and three current letters of recommendation to:Stan Denman, Search Committee Chair, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Theatre Arts, One BearPlace #97262, Waco, Texas 76798-7262 Materials may be submitted electronicallyto: Stan_Denman@baylor.edu.Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2011.  The search will remain open until theposition is filled.

AboutBaylor

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic ofTexas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’slargest Baptist University. Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women forworldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence andChristian commitment within a caring community. Baylor is actively recruitingnew faculty with a strong commitment to the classroom and an equally strongcommitment to discovering new knowledge as Baylor aspires to become a top tierresearch university while reaffirming and strengthening its distinctiveChristian mission as described in Baylor 2012. Baylor is a Baptist universityaffiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

As an Affirmative Action/EqualEmployment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans,and persons with disabilities to apply.