Instructor of Technical Direction
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
The University of Montevallo, College of Fine Arts, invites applicants for a full-time Instructor in Technical Direction beginning Fall 2024. The primary responsibilities of this position are teaching courses in stagecraft, applied theatre, and/or other courses based on departmental needs and areas of specialty.
Responsibilities include:
· Setting and enforcing best safety practices and setting safe-use guidelines for use of all equipment and tools.
· Overseeing the construction, installation, and strikes of all scenery for the Theatre Department’s season
· Daily operation, organization, and management of the scene shop
· Coordinating all technical needs for the department.
· Creating build schedules for each departmental production
· Attend all technical rehearsals for productions
· Supervising student and work study crews to build scenic elements
· Advising production managers, directors, and designers on feasibility, cost, and equipment capabilities
· Attending all production meetings in the Department of Theatre
· Developing technical drafts from designer drawing
Transporting equipment and materials as needed
Transporting equipment and materials as needed
· Participation in department recruitment activities.
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience at the regional level.
· University-level teaching experience (Graduate Assistantship experience included).
Preferred Qualifications:
· MFA in Technical Direction or related field.
