Visiting Faculty In Theatre In The Department Of Music, Theatre, And Dance (theatre Design) (2026)

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Allendale, Michigan, United States
Base: $50,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Mfa in theatre design area
Master's degree with commensurate experience
Ability to teach theatre design courses
Grand Valley State University is seeking visiting faculty members for its Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, with a focus on theatre design. Candidates should have a relevant MFA or master's degree and teaching experience, and they will be responsible for teaching and production design. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • The position involves teaching a 12-credit semester workload including courses like costume design, scenic design, lighting design, and stagecraft.
  • Candidates will provide production design for mainstage theatre and opera theatre productions at the Haas Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, and free access to campus fitness facilities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Grand Valley State University is seeking visiting faculty members for its Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, with a focus on theatre design. Candidates should have a relevant MFA or master's degree and teaching experience, and they will be responsible for teaching and production design. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: $50,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, fitness access

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MFA in Theatre Design area
  • Master's degree with commensurate experience
  • Ability to teach theatre design courses
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience mentoring student designers

Nice-to-have

  • Secondary design emphasis or expertise
  • One or more years of higher education teaching
  • Experience in scene painting
  • Experience in stage management
  • Willingness to teach special topics courses

Key Requirements

  • MFA in Costume, Scenic, or Lighting Design
  • Master's degree with commensurate production design experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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