The Millikin University School of Theatre and Dance is accepting applications for a full-time tenure track position in Scenic Design to begin in August 2025.
Responsibilities include:
• Teach courses in elements of design, drawing/rendering, scenic design, properties design, and scenic painting
• Design 1-2 mainstage productions per semester
• Supervise stock and equipment in prop shop
• Coordinate and supervise paint calls
• Supervise and mentor student designers and technicians working in scenic and properties design & fabrication
• Attend School of Theatre & Dance, College of Fine Arts, and full faculty meetings
• University and School of Theatre & Dance service
• Advise undergraduate students through curriculum and mentorship
Required qualifications:
• MFA in Scenic Design, Theatre Design, or related field
• University level teaching experience
• Demonstrated collaborative design and technical experience in university productions, professional theatre, and/or relevant entertainment venues
• Demonstrated scenic painting skills
• Demonstrated experience with current drawing, rendering, and drafting practices and software, including but not limited to: Hand drafting, traditional drawing & painting, Vectorworks. Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, AutoCAD, and SketchUp
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Experience in projection design
• Experience in sound design, engineering, or other fields of theatre design and technology
• USITT Membership
• Teaching and collaborative practices related to Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility