About this position
St. Lawrence University invites applications for an Instructor of Practice in Scenic Design in our Performance and Communication Arts department. We seek artist-teachers committed to inclusive teaching in the liberal arts to join and expand our transdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes theatre, performance, rhetoric, and communication. Possible courses include scenic design, scenic painting, props design, stagecraft, our Introduction to Theatre course (taught in rotation with colleagues), and other areas of the candidate’s specialty. The successful candidate will be required to teach 3 courses per academic year (organized as a 2-1 or 1-2 load based on department and university theatre needs). In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will serve as the resident scenic designer for University Theatre, assist the production manager/technical director in the scene shop during afternoon lab hours, and actively help supervise student crews. Other duties include maintaining the scenic painting and props areas and leading student workers, serving as a mentor to student-designers and technicians, and participating in recruitment and retention efforts. A successful applicant will actively participate in the life of the department through department meetings and professional development opportunities. This 10-month position begins the fall semester of 2027 (August 2027).
Minimum Qualifications
MFA in scenic design required, previous teaching experience in Higher Education The successful candidate will have strong computer aided drafting skills, with a preference for candidates with strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
Professional design experience preferred.
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, current C.V., portfolio of design work (digital portfolio or website), and contact information for 3 professional references (to be contacted at the finalist stage). Apply here: https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4684
Review of applications will begin December 15th and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be sent to Dr. Angela Sweigart-Gallagher, Search Chair, asweigart@stlawu.edu.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background (including criminal records) check.
Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 1,600 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global.
St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.
Location and commute
100 Main St, Canton, NY 13617.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3273296370.