"ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR OF THEATRE/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - Arts, Languages and Philosophy"

Hiring Department

Arts, Languages & Philosophy

Job Description

The Department of Arts, Languages, & Philosophy at Missouri University of Science and Technology invites applications for a full time, non-tenure-track position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre/ Technical Director, to begin in the fall 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly based on enrollments and strong performance reviews, and may be eligible for promotion after meeting certain conditions.

The ideal candidate - an excellent teacher, a dynamic colleague, and a dedicated technical theatre professional- will help to enhance production quality, expand student training in lighting, sound, and set design, and further integrate performance with our broader creative-technology initiatives campus-wide.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate-level courses, e.g., Stagecraft, Stage Management, Entertainment Design, assist with large-scale productions each semester, contribute to strengthening our department's Theatre program, fully engage in the life of our multidisciplinary department.

The workload is distributed as 50% faculty and 50% administrative. The typical teaching load will be two three-credit courses per semester (50% FTE), usually taught in person, though some courses are occasionally taught online, depending on qualifications and departmental needs.

Administrative responsibilities of a Technical Director (50% FTE) include serving as a department liaison with the Leach Theatre Operations Management, overseeing technical aspects of use, maintenance, and storage of lights, video, sound equipment, venue load ins and load outs; managing technical aspects of contracts and assuming supervisory role for student- workers.

This position also entails relevant service activities, e.g., undergraduate advising, promoting the program among current and prospective students to help build and sustain enrollments, and representing the program at appropriate venues.

Applicants with interest and experience in pedagogy/ curriculum development are encouraged to apply. It is expected that the successful candidate will achieve a sustained level of recognition by students and peers as an effective educator and technical director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree, MA or MFA in Theatre or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Two years of supervisory experience/professional experience in theatrical lighting, sound, and/or scenic experience
• Experience with instructional technology in teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of excellence in teaching
• Documented record of familiarity with industry standards

Application Materials

For consideration for this position, candidates should electronically submit the following:

• Acceptable electronic formats are PDF and MS Word.
• A cover letter that includes the candidate’s qualifications for the position, with particular focus on teaching success and administrative /supervisory experience
• A curriculum vitae
• Teaching portfolio, that includes a teaching philosophy statement, representative teaching evaluations, and sample syllabi
• Names and contact information of three references

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position may be directed to the search committee chair Professor Taylor Gruenloh at gruenloht@mst.edu.