Davidson College invites applications for an Assistant Professor of the Practice in Technical Direction in the Theatre Department. This is a continuing position with an initial two-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2025. The College welcomes candidates with enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and collaborating in an interdisciplinary liberal arts context, while supporting the high production values of our season and classroom activities.
Interested candidates should visit our website to apply and learn more about the position and theatre at Davidson. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. Review of applications will begin January 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will have an MFA and a minimum of 3-5 years experience in technical direction (may include experience in graduate school) and be a skilled collaborator who is able to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. The candidate will have experience creating technical drawings in AutoCad or Vectorworks. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more areas of design/tech (scenic, lighting, sound, projections) with an openness to develop expertise in others, and teaching experience at any level. CNC programming and the ability to weld are preferred.