Position Summary:The Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production/Technical Director is a non-tenure-track position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts. The position consists of a 50% teaching appointment (12 credits per academic year) and a 50% Technical Director appointment (20 hours per week). Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production:Teach beginning Scenic DesignTeach beginning Stage ManagementAssist with recruitment and lead technical theatre recruitmentMentor Technical Theatre students in scenic design and other technologies depending on area of expertiseOther academic teaching assignments may be developed based on the successful candidate's area of expertiseHold regular office hoursDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communitiesMaintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Normal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Technical Director:Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Manage student build crewsSupervise and mentor student shop leadsCollaborate with scene shop supervisorCreate and maintain production schedule for season, including all renters using the theatre spaces.
Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productionsIdentify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment, upgrades and projectsPlan,



oversee and participate in all production strikesPoint person with Physical Plant for any repairs, issues related to performance spaces, scene shop, light shop & booth.
Advise season selection as needed (with respect to size of department, tech support, and production schedule needs)Attend department and production meetings and all technical rehearsalsCoordinate with other departments when necessaryMaintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
Required Education, Specialized Skills and

Experience:
A completed terminal degree by December **, MFA or PHD, in a Theatrical Design discipline, a/o significant professional experience as a theatrical designer, technical director a/o production managerDemonstrated experience in Technical TheatreDemonstrated experience managing students in the scene shopDemonstrated ability designing and constructing sceneryExperience collaborating as a team player with colleagues and communityAbility to provide technical direction for all shows, including leading student-focused design and crew teams, and budget managementAbility to teach Stage Technology courses, as well as upper division design courses in scene design, stage lighting, and stage management, or based on the successful candidate's area of expertiseDemonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatreA demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success,



as well as working with broadly diverse communitiesPreferred Education, Specialized Skills and

Experience:
OSHA CertificationKnowledge of necessary technical programs to produce designs for set, lights, projections and audioKnowledge and proficiency with carpentry tools and set buildng standardsSupervise construction and installation of technical elements (sets, props, lights, projections, sound, rigging)A completed terminal degree, MFA or PHD, by August 15, *
* in a Theatrical Design Discipline.
Ability and willingness to teach courses outside the area of expertise, particularly Introduction to Theatre, theatre history and non-western theatre.
Ability to teach sound design.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:This position reports to the Chair of the Performing Arts DepartmentWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. E. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). Typical work hours are between Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and weekends during productionCompensationSalary is $49,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
About Fort Lewis College:On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span

📌 Visiting Assistant Professor Of Theatre Design, Technology And Production (Durango)
🏢 Fort Lewis College
📍 Durango