Assistant Professor of Instruction of Opera Theater/Opera Technical Director

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The at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated theatrical designer to serve as a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction of Opera Theater/Opera Technical Director. Duties begin August .
The successful candidate will be expected to: Ensure high technical standards for all TXST Opera Theater productions.
Collaborate with the Director of Opera Theater in developing a vision and production calendar for each opera.
Create scenic and lighting designs, construct sets, hang lighting (as needed), and coordinate costumes and props for a minimum of two fully staged opera productions per year.
Schedule and run design and production meetings.
Oversee production budgets.
Communicate and coordinate with operations managers in Evans Auditorium and the Performing
Arts Center.
Maintain a safe working environment, including proper maintenance and storage of equipment.
Train and supervise student workers, as needed.
Teach two courses per semester on technical production for opera and/or theater, or other courses according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music.
Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities.
Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music.
Working Conditions: Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds.
Training student workers on equipment and technology, occasionally in elevated locations such as catwalks, grids, and spot booths/towers.
Regular daytime office hours and meetings, in addition to night and weekend hours, based on our production schedule. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in technical direction, theatrical design, or theatrical production; or equivalent professional experience.
Record of accomplishment as a technical director, scenic designer, and/or lighting designer, especially for opera, musical theater, or theater.
Potential for success in teaching technical production for opera and/or theater at the collegiate level.
Experience working with individuals from varied backgrounds. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at the university level.
Knowledge and understanding of current trends in stagecraft, stage equipment, and proper scenic construction.
Background in the purchasing and maintenance of lighting and scenic equipment.
Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, and an ability to work collaboratively.
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Location:
San Marcos

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