Assistant Technical Director (Part-time)

Job title: Assistant Technical Director (Part-time)

About the Role The Wabash College Department of Theater invites applications for a part-time Assistant Technical Director to collaborate with the Scenic Designer/Technical Director and faculty directors, and to mentor a diverse undergraduate student population. A candidate with Lighting Design experience may also assume the title Resident Lighting Designer. This is a 10-month part-time hourly position beginning in August 2026 and continuing based on performance and department needs.

What You'll Do

• Supervise the operations of the Department of Theater Scenic Studio to ensure an organized, efficient, and safe environment for theatrical production and student education.
• Work with the Technical Director to oversee, instruct, and supervise student employees and contract labor as required to complete work within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain all scenic, paint, props, and lighting shop machinery, tools, inventory, and stock.
• For candidates with lighting design qualifications: design the stage lighting for three mainstage productions per academic year; oversee, instruct, and supervise student employees in the implementation of lighting systems within budgetary guidelines; teach a course in lighting design periodically, depending on qualifications and the needs of the College and the department.

What We're Looking For

• A B.A. in Theater or commensurate experience is required.
• An M.F.A. in Lighting Design is required for possible teaching opportunities.
• A technician–artist with an interest in working in a liberal-arts context; ability to mentor a diverse undergraduate student population.
• Experience collaborating with faculty directors and a Scenic Designer/Technical Director; strong organizational and safety-minded approach.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Lighting Design; candidates with that experience would gain the title Resident Lighting Designer.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a 10-month part-time hourly position beginning in August 2026. The position is continuing, based on periodic performance reviews and Department and College needs.
• Salary is hourly; specific rate is not disclosed. Wabash College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.