Assistant Or Associate Professor Of Scenic Design

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, US
Negotiable; 9 month academic salary commensurate w...
Integrate traditional and digital design
Collaborative world-building process
Multifaceted understanding across specialties
The Department of Theatre and Drama seeks visionary candidates who aspire to shape the future of theatre by integrating traditional design techniques with digital design methodologies

Job Summary

  • The Department of Theatre and Drama seeks visionary candidates who aspire to shape the future of theatre by integrating traditional design techniques with digital design methodologies.
  • Faculty are expected to contribute meaningfully to the intellectual and artistic life of the Department and work with design faculty to build an undergraduate design program.
  • This tenure/tenure-track position includes responsibilities such as expanding knowledge through creative/scholarly research, publishing findings, seeking external funding, teaching, mentoring, and participating in service.

Matching Summary

The Department of Theatre and Drama seeks visionary candidates who aspire to shape the future of theatre by integrating traditional design techniques with digital design methodologies.

Salary

Negotiable; 9 month Academic Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrate traditional and digital design
  • Collaborative world-building process
  • Multifaceted understanding across specialties
  • Mentor student designers
  • Expand knowledge through research
  • Teach courses in areas of expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Enthusiastic collaborator
  • Passionate about student training
  • Contribute to intellectual and artistic life
  • Leadership in design program growth
  • Interest in experimental learning

Key Requirements

  • MFA or other terminal degree
  • 3 years professional design experience
  • 3 years teaching experience
  • Evidence of research program potential
  • Demonstrated understanding of scenic design process
  • Associate Professor requires national level work

Work Rights

Not specified

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