The Department of Theatre and Dance at Union College in Schenectady, NY, invites applications to fill a Lecturer position (three-year, renewable contract). We are looking for a teaching artist and practitioner in the field with overlapping specialties in two or more areas of video/projection and sound design/technology, scenic design, and/or lighting design/technology, who can serve as designer in those roles for departmental theatrical, dance, and movement productions. The ideal candidate would partner with other Union College departments and programs such as computer science, engineering, film studies, the maker lab, or other interdisciplinary programs.
The ability to serve as sound, projection/video, scenic, or lighting designer on faculty productions would be required.
The successful candidate should hold an MFA in an area of performing arts design or an equivalent terminal degree (ABD considered); other degrees may be considered if the candidate also demonstrates exceptional professional experience. The candidate should demonstrate teaching experience in and/or commitment to a liberal arts context and provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and professional accomplishment.