Theatre Design/Technical Teaching Laboratory Specialist II
Professional & Scientific
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience
- MFA in technical direction, scenic design or related field
- Experience teaching theatre in higher education.
- Experience in scenic design.
- Experience in technical direction and set construction.
- Experience supervising workers.
- Experience collaborating with others to promote a positive and welcoming environment.
Summary
The Department of Music and Theatre invites applications for a Teaching Lab Specialist II to fulfill responsibilities of technical director and scenic designer for Iowa State University theatre productions. This position provides technical support and instruction for a wide range of theatre production activities including scenery, properties, scenic painting, and technical direction. The successful candidate will contribute to the artistic and intellectual growth of the department while ensuring the safety and quality of our productions.
This position is a 10-month appointment (August through May).
Example of Duties
- Designs and oversees construction and scenic painting for stage scenery.
- Inventories and recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials for a theatre lab coursework and operations.
- Collaborates with directors, designers, and technicians to create fully realized theatre productions.
- Leads lab courses and acts as instructor.
- Manages theatre scene shop operations and maintenance.
- Administers safety protocols.
- Oversees theatrical rigging.
- Manages budgetary needs.
- Instructs, trains, and evaluates student worker.
Level Guidelines
- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
- Provides guidance to students
Regular
10 Month Work Period
Full time
PS807
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
April 26, 2024
May 30, 2024
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