Assistant/Associate Professor of Scenic Stage Automation

Position Summary

Description of Responsibilities and Duties

This position is a time-limited appointment with a duration of two years.

Teach coursework within the Undergraduate Stage Automation and Graduate Stage Automation curricula.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students throughout the production process from engineering and estimating through fabrication, automation integration, technical rehearsals, load-ins, and strike planning.
Support and expand the Stage Automation Program with an emphasis on emerging technologies, automation systems, rigging systems, and industry-standard workflows.
Teach and mentor students in areas including scenic construction, technical direction, project management, fabrication, automation integration, and production coordination.
Advise students regarding curricular progress, portfolio development, and end-of-semester evaluations.
Maintain the quality and integrity of the Stage Automation Programs through curricular development, mentorship, and high-quality instruction.
Assist in admissions and recruitment efforts through interviews, portfolio reviews, on-campus recruitment events, and off-site recruiting activities.
Continue active professional engagement within the entertainment industry.
Participate in shared governance by serving the program, school, and institution.
Of students within the Graduate program the Stage Automation
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Design and Production.

Specialization or certification in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Production, Scenic Technology, Stage Automation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in scenic technology, technical direction, stage automation, or entertainment production.
Evidence of professional work supporting diverse identities and collaborative environments.
Evidence of strong teaching potential and student mentorship.

MFA or terminal degree in Technical Production or related discipline.
Significant professional experience in live entertainment, themed entertainment, immersive entertainment, theatre, opera, dance, or large-scale production environments.
Experience with automation systems, rigging systems, control systems, CAD drafting, fabrication technologies, welding, machining, and project management.
University-level teaching experience and/or mentorship of emerging professionals.
Industry certifications or specialized experience in automation, rigging, fabrication, or structural design.

UNCSA utilizes a multi-year contract system in lieu of tenure.