Duties and Essential Job Functions:
o Teach courses in Stagecraft (including labs) each semester.
o Work closely with the Scenic Studio Supervisor to oversee all theatre scenic components for an annual academic-year schedule of six to eight theatre productions.
o Facilitate communication between the various production areas.
o Maintain three on-campus theatres in conjunction with the Scenic Studio Supervisor.
o Use CAD software to facilitate communication between designers and the production studios.
o Generate and manage production and design schedules and deadlines.
o Coordinate strikes with the Scenic Studio Supervisor.
o Oversee production budgets for the Scenic and Paint Studios.
o Serve as a consultant and resource for the areas of lighting, sound, and costumes.
o Provide on-site production support for University Theatre performances with assistance from other faculty and staff.
o Develop, implement, and monitor policies to ensure a safe work environment backstage and within the stage areas.
o Attend required production meetings and faculty/staff meetings.
o Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
o Strong scenery construction and installation skills, including carpentry and welding.
o Expertise in automation and rigging.
o Experience in supply purchasing.
o Demonstrated collegiality and ability/willingness to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
o Ability to effectively mentor undergraduate students.
o Knowledge of and adherence to ADA and OSHA compliance.
o Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to learn all required business systems.
o Competency in customer service and communication skills.
o Competency in supervision.
o Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
o Ability to work independently and as a team member.
o Intermediate to advanced skills with industry-standard software, such as Vectorworks and AutoCAD.
o Ability to troubleshoot problems in a prompt and efficient manner.
o Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
o Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
o Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
o Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
o Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
o Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
o Valid Driver’s License.
o Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
o Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.
Work Environment:
o Work is mostly indoors, not sedentary, and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
o Must be able to support productions, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
o This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
o The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate
Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of technical direction experience required.
o M.A. or M.F.A. in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology, Technical Direction, or other related area with professional technical director expertise and experience as a teacher in higher education preferred.
Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
o Valid Driver’s License.
o Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
o Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.
Required Application Materials:
o Application Letter
o Current CV or resume
o A one-page statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU
o Link to applicant’s portfolio
o Contact information for three professional references