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Job Announcement

Job Title:                   Assistant Professor/Technical Director

Department:               Visual and Performing Arts

Position Type:             Faculty            

Salary:                        Commensurate with education and experience

Deadline:                    Open until filled

Email:                         careers@coppin.edu

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will be related to leading the technical production program for the university.  Other duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Create and promote a design/technical program.
2. Build sets for the department’s theatrical productions.

3. Recruit, train, mentor, and coach students in all aspects of technical production (sets, lighting, costumes, and properties) for career opportunities.
4. Supervise and maintain theatre facility, equipment, and other inventory upkeep.
5. Coordinate local and out-of-town travel to intercollegiate theatre competitions/festivals.
6. Teach courses in stagecraft, scene design, lighting, sound, and other courses related to the successful candidate’s specific research/performance interests.
7. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

Masters degree in a theatre technology-related area is required; work toward doctorate is preferred.

  

Experience:

The successful candidate must have notable teaching success, preferably in coaching student designers for competition.  S/he must have professional theatre or touring experience, proficiency in multi-media and computer-aided design, with a strong working knowledge of set construction, sound, props, rigging, theatre technology, and lighting.

Skills

Provide instruction to students in set construction, scenic & lighting design, scene painting, and computer-aided design.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit the following:

• a portfolio of previous technical production experience;
• a cover letter describing career goals and research interests relative to this position;
• official transcripts;
• a detailed curriculum vitae; and
• a list of three references.

Application materials should be mailed to: 

                                    Office of the Provost/Vice-President for Academic Affairs

                                    Coppin State University

                                    2500 West North Avenue

                                    Baltimore, Maryland 21216