Visiting Assistant Professor of Lighting Design
The School of Theatre Arts at Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for
a two year full time visitor appointment at the Assistant Professor level: nine month
appointment at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Effective
start date is August 15, 2023. We are seeking candidates with breadth of knowledge,
familiarity with the speed of theatrical production, facility for collaboration and
ability to pass on skills and knowledge to our students. Candidates must possess an
MFA at the time of appointment. Experience in higher education and participation in
recruiting for the School of Theatre Arts is desired. The successful candidate will
also be able to demonstrate continued artistic and professional development in the
field.
Teaching and Design Responsibilities: Candidates must have experience teaching design and related technical courses in
lighting design, sound support, and instructing in shop situations at the level. This
position combines both teaching and production responsibilities. Our current two/three
year course rotation of 3 courses per year may include: Technical Drawing, Lighting
Design, Fundamentals of Design, Theatre Laboratory/practicum, introductory Lighting
and Sound technology, Sound Design, Lighting Dynamics, Theatre Appreciation, and upper
level Practicums.. Expertise with Vectorworks and Q-Lab software required. Additional
courses may include special topics that reflect the abilities of the successful candidate.
Further responsibilities include: Designing or supervising student designers for our
Mainstage and Blackbox season and
occasional supervision of undergraduate students enrolled in Theatre Laboratory to
mount lighting designs and sound rigs.
Illinois Wesleyan is an EOE employer. Candidates from marginalized or underrepresented
backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. The School of Theatre Arts seeks candidates
whose artistic achievement, teaching, and service has prepared them to contribute
to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. Diversity in our
environment embraces the acceptance of a multiplicity of diverse backgrounds and worldviews.
We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and
expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. We believe
that such experiences are both institutional and service imperatives. We encourage
applications from individuals with demonstrated knowledge of and relevant abilities
working with diverse communities.
Send application electronically, including in your cover letter a statement describing
your perspectives on and, preferably, experience with promoting inclusion, curriculum
vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of reference, and portfolio or Website
address by April 10, 2023 or until position is filled to: Jean Kerr, Director, School
of Theatre Arts, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL 61702-2900. jkerr@iwu.edu