R0011122
Tampa
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Position Details
The Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a qualified
individual to fulfill a new position created for Technical Theatre
support.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive,
residentially based private institution of more than 11,000
undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally
situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough
River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which
is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this
vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts
260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50
states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S.
News and World Report.
Main duties include lighting and sound design for all department
productions (theatre and dance), with the possibility of some
scenic design and construction. Teaching dance production courses
as required; providing oversight for all performance-related events
at the Falk Theatre, Ferman Black Box Theater, and Gordon Theatre;
and operating and maintaining production equipment for the
department. To meet the needs of the various programs involved,
this position demands flexibility in maintaining a work schedule.
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents ten departmental
productions per academic year: Six theatre productions and four
dance events/presentations. This position reports to the Dean of
College of Arts and Letters, and is expected to work
collaboratively with faculty, as well as departmental guest artists
and directors.
Seeking knowledge and expertise in the following systems:
- Lighting and Rigging: Must have high proficiency in ETC
software (Eos, Cobalt, SmartFade, Expression), Vectorworks
Spotlight/Braceworks, Lightwright and Moving Light Assistant.
GrandMA knowledge is a plus. Must also have high proficiency in
counterweight and motorized rigging and automation.
Sound: High proficiency in Qlab 5, TheatreMix, Dante, as well
as the ability to design and mix musicals with 20+ RF mics as well
as a full band/orchestra, and RF management.
Video: High proficiency in video mapping software, as well as
Blackmagic Switching and Routing, Extron and Creston systems.
Networking and Comms: High proficiency in the networking
standards set forth by Electronic Theatre Controls for lighting
networks, as well as Pathscape and Concert management systems.
Knowledge in the management of Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Netgear
switches; management and creation of Clear-Com analog/digital party
line & wireless systems.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance: High proficiency in repairing
and maintaining moving light fixtures (High End Systems/ETC,
Martin, Robe and Clay Paky), conventional/LED fixtures (ETC,
Martin, Chauvet, ChromaQ), RF Mic repairs, LED Curtain and
Projector repairs (NEC and Epson)
The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in Theatre or
affiliated discipline. A bachelor's degree with significant
professional experience may be considered. The candidate should
also have a minimum of three years of successful production work at
the collegiate level.
When applying on ut.edu, please include cover letter, CV, video of
lighting and sound design examples, production portfolio, examples
of construction/ design work.
The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational
experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a
strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring
commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator
Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to
learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study,
including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business,
Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education
and 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral
programs.
The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory
meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty
who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come
to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of
classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and
innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication,
English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and
Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and
Dance.
As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and
Letters engage in cutting-edge creative work, technological
innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse
communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging
technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new
Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the
historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and
Values, and the Cass media production facilities.
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer
dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate
on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation,
national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran
status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of
Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of
students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to
diversity. The University invites applications from
underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences
with diverse populations.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The
University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required
for this position at time of application submission. Once your
application has been submitted, no changes may be made.
Required
documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom
of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing
through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5)
documents may be attached to your application. If more than five
(5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents
into a single attachment so that you may continue through the
application process.
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background
check.
To apply, visit https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/job/Tampa/Theatre-Technical-Support-Instructional-Staff_R0011122-1.
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