Scenic Studio Supervisor (Instructor), Theatre Division, UMKC Conservatory

Job Description

The UMKC Conservatory invites applications for the position of a full time, unranked, non-tenure track, benefit eligible, Scenic Studio Supervisor at the Instructor level, beginning Fall 2026. This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE academic appointment (40-hour work week expectation). This faculty member will assist in executing the scenic elements of all productions in the Conservatory's season, in collaboration with the Assistant Teaching Professor of Technical Direction. Workload also includes one course per semester.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute construction projects in coordination with the ATP of Technical Direction.
• Assist in the building, placement, rigging, and strike of scenery for Conservatory productions.
• Instruct and oversee students working in the Scenic Studio, either through their coursework or work-study assignments.
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of shop machinery and tools.
• Teach one course per semester at the undergraduate level in various areas of design/technology/production.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree
• Professional experience in theatrical carpentry and set construction;
• Comprehensive knowledge of scenic materials.
• Expertise in shop safety standards.
• Experience in welding, rigging, automation, and related entertainment technology also preferred.
• CAD proficiency (VectorWorks proficiency preferred)

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Application Materials

Applicants apply at https://www.umkc.edu/ To be considered please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document. Additionally, please limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.

Submit the following application materials:

• A one-page cover letter that explains how your work in the past or in the future aligns with the conservatory vision statement. https://conservatory.umkc.edu/about-us/vision-mission-principles.html
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Contact information for at least three references.

If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact: umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 00037066 and name of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-1323.

We will request higher education transcripts for applicants who progress to the finalist stage. A Criminal Background Check is required for the finalist prior to hire.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin May 6th and will continue until the position is filled.