Assistant Professor – Lighting Design & Technology Position Available In Pike, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Assistant Professor of Lighting Design & Technology at Troy University in Troy, AL, is a full-time, tenure-track position within the Theatre & Dance department. Responsibilities include overseeing lighting, sound, and projections, teaching courses, managing the department's lighting shop, and collaborating with industry professionals. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Lighting Design & Technology, academic experience, and industry knowledge. Preferred qualifications include an MFA and experience in university or professional theatre. This position requires collaboration, commitment to diversity, and strong interpersonal skills. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.
Job Description
Assistant Professor – Lighting Design & Technology
Troy University
in Troy, AL
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Full-Time
Posted:
04/30/2025
Category:
Theatre Posting Number:
F1003
P Position Type:
Faculty Department:
Theatre & Dance –
Troy Division:
College of Communication and Fine Arts Campus:
Troy Faculty Rank:
Assistant Professor If Faculty position: 10 Month Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?:
Tenure Track Work Status:
Full-Time (FT)
Temporary:
No Location:
Troy – T01 Job Summary The Assistant Professor of Lighting Design position in Theatre & Dance is responsible for oversight of lighting, projections, and sound design and technology for productions; teaching courses in design, technology, and general theatre; producing quality theatrical lighting, projections, and sound that complement and support theatre and dance presentations; managing the department’s lighting and electrics shop; oversight of inventory, acquisition, organization, management, repair, and installation of technology and tools; supervising and training student crews in lighting and electrics; working within professional networks and organizations beyond the University; working with other Design and Technology faculty to develop curriculum and projects aimed specifically to students with goals and interests in the field of Design/Technology/Management; providing a focus on innovating and advancing ideas and practices in theatrical design and technology. Minimum Qualifications 1. Master’s degree, MFA, or other terminal degree in Lighting Design and Technology or related area of theatre, design, or technology
2. Academic experience in teaching, mentorship, and/or leadership
3. Experience working in a theatrical setting, university or professional
4. Industry knowledge and demonstrated hands-on experience of technology practices across multiple media and disciplines in lighting and projections
5. Extensive knowledge of safe use of equipment and safety standards
6. Demonstrated drafting skills and proficiency in VectorWorks, CAD, and/or related technology
7. Collaborative and open attitude
8. Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students and faculty in an integrated arts approach
9. Ability to recruit and retain students with design/tech/management career interests and goals
10. Strong interpersonal skills
11. Ability to demonstrate responsible judgment and productive relationships
12. Ability to encourage a positive work environment Preferred Qualifications 1. MFA in Lighting, Sound, and/or Projections Design
2. Three to five years of experience in university setting
3. Three to five years of experience in professional theatre
4. Valid state driver’s license and ability to occasionally drive 24′ box trucks
5. Experience in Technical Direction and/or management Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours:
To be determined List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Working with electrical equipment and wiring
Working at great heights
Lifting instruments and equipment Does this position have supervisory responsibility?:
No Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to Applicants Be prepared to submit additional portfolio materials and/or perform a teaching demonstration upon request.
Academic Term Position Will Begin:
Fall 2025 Applicant Special Instructions Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu. Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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