Assistant Professor of Practice (Career-Track), TFTV
Position Highlights
The School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona seeks an academic year appointment, Assistant Professor of Practice (Career-Track) in Scene Design for the 2026-27 academic year.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach courses and direct production studies to undergraduate and graduate students in some of the following topics:
- Scenic design
- Period styles
- Drafting
- Props
- Instruct and supervise scenic design and technology students for all productions in the theatre programs.
- Demonstrate comprehensive education practices in the design program through teaching, mentoring, and related activities.
- Collaborate in the evolution of design courses to reflect a wide range of contemporary entertainment trends.
- Direct MFA thesis and BFA capstone projects for scenic design and technology students.
- Design at least one theatre production.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or BA degree and 3 years of professional experience are required.
- Professional experience must include experience as a scenic designer, CAD drafting, model making, painting, drawing and digital imaging.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: DOE
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Justine Collins
521-621-7007
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to Applicant
In addition to a CV and cover letter, the applicant should include a separate one-page statement on how the applicant's scholarship, teaching, and service address comprehensive excellence in the field of design and theatre technology.
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