Technical Director Position Available In Burke, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Technical Director at Roanoke College oversees design and technical production, excluding costumes. Responsibilities include construction, sound, lighting design, teaching two courses, and collaborating with students on productions. The role requires an MFA in Technical Direction or related field, with 3-5 years of teaching experience preferred. This position reports to the Assistant Dean, School of Communication/Culture/Arts.
Job Description
Job Description:
About Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College is a place where everystudent who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We championpotential, providing essential learning and leadership throughinnovative academic programs and transformative educationalexperiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy topursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meetsociety’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia,Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has servedthe local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’rebuilding on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’sstudents and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about theCollege’s new strategic plan, .Roanoke College is a nationallyranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with theLutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley ofVirginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equalopportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among itsfaculty, staff, and students; women and members ofunder-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
ThePositionThe technical director will be responsible for supervisingall areas of design and technical production except costumes. Thisincludes design and implementation of construction, sound, andlighting. The TD will also teach two courses in technical designand collaborate with undergraduate students on 3-4 productions eachyear. Support of theater events outside of theatre production.
KeyResponsibilities:
Design and fabrication of scenic design, lighting design,procurement/fabrication of all properties, and sound for 3-4 mainstage productions, and occasional student productions. Supervision and maintenance of scene shop, theaters (main stageand studio) and related facilities including lighting and soundsystems, and storage areas. Teaching, supervising and training students in technical designand production in class and workshop settings. Supervising theater spaces and providing technical support forcollege and community use beyond theatre productions, includingconcert shell installation. Responsible for teaching 2 courses a year in theatrical design.
Typical courses include stagecraft, lighting design, scenicdesign. Variable hours, including evenings and weekends. Reports to the Assistant Dean, School ofCommunication/Culture/Arts.
Education, Experience, Skills, andAbilities:
MFA in Technical Direction, Theatrical Design, or relatedfield. 3-5 years experience of undergraduate teaching, desired. Demonstrated technical production experience with knowledge ofcarpentry, rigging, and electrics. In lieu of a master’s, professional experience will also beconsidered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
