"Assistant Professor of Theatre Scenic and Projection Design"

Position Summary

The University of Northern Colorado invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Theatre for a tenure track position in Design and Technology with specialties in Scenic and Projection Design starting Fall 2026.

We seek an ambitious, energetic, and quality driven teacher to join one of the nation's top undergraduate Theatre programs. This position will teach 3 classes per semester. Classes may include Projection Design and Technology, Scene Design and Technology, Digital Rendering, Introduction to Design, and/or Drafting for Stage. Executing one design per semester may be included in lieu of one class each semester. This person will be tasked with continuing the development of our emerging projection for theatre emphasis, as well as re-envisioning the established scenic emphasis which includes scenic design, technical directions, properties, and scene painting. Additionally, participation in University service and professional activity is expected.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in the following areas:

• Teaching design and technology skills in both broad and specialized areas of technical theatre
• Designing in the candidate's area(s) of specialty as part of an ambitious academic season
• Formal classroom teaching as well as mentored teaching of design students

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre Design and Technology completed by the start of employment
• Experience in projection design in professional and academic theatre settings
• Experience in scenic design in professional and academic theatre settings
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from differing levels of theatrical experience

Preferred Requirements

• Membership in professional theatre unions and associations such as USA, IATSE, USITT
• Experience teaching Theatre at the collegiate level

Please submit your CV, list of 3 references, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, digital portfolio or link to website showing both theatrical projection and scenic design work.

Compensation

54,000.00 - 55,400.00 USD per year

Employment Classification

Faculty

Department

Academic Affairs Office

Target Hire Date

8/17/2026

Benefits

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Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 01/05/2026.

NO H1B - Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.