Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Practice - Theatrical Design

Posting Number F00515P Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice - Theatrical Design Department Theatre Arts Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Standard Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary

The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a full-time associate or assistant professor of practice in theatrical design and technology, non-tenure track.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teach courses within the Theatre Design and Technology area and/or other courses as assigned. Supervise scenic painting and props for all productions.

Supervision of student design and technology assignments. Serve as scenic paint and properties shops supervisor and oversee relevant practicum areas for all productions.

Serve on department committees. Reports to the Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance.

Required Qualifications

MFA in theatrical design. Experience teaching at the college/university level.

Professional experience as a scenic designer/scenic artist and/or related areas of design and technology such as props design, scenic painting, drafting and graphic design technologies, sound design and technology, production management or stage management. Working knowledge of VectorWorks, drawing, rendering, painting, and model building. Administration/supervisory experience/capabilities, good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to grow our curriculum in drafting, modeling, environmentally conscious design and production, spatial design, installation design, and emerging technologies in computer aided design, and computer aided machining workflows. Experience and/or interest in curriculum development in the areas of props design, scenic painting, drafting, stagecraft, and/or theatre history and theory.

Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information

The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at UTA provides a comprehensive undergraduate education through theory, research, and practice in the performing arts, theatrical design, and dance. Our educational environment is characterized by shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution.

UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S.

Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2024 Open Date 04/03/2024 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/27906 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter (include a link to professional website or portfolio)

• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)

• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Phillip Schroeder at Phillip.Schroeder@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.