About this role
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound
The Department of Theatre Arts at Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre in Lighting and Sound to begin in the fall of 2026. Qualifications: Applicants should have a relevant MFA or relevant MA with college-level teaching experiencePosition responsibilities include:Teaching – 1 course per term: Production systems (lighting and sound) – annual Production Design – annual Sound and lighting design – biennial Advanced Design Studio, or develop a new course – biennial Lighting or Lighting and sound designs each term, for a total of 3 per academic year (in support of Theatre Arts Mainstage Productions and the Conservatory Opera)Ancillary responsibilities: Coordinate pre-production and on-site activities for 1-3 guest designers each year Guide sound and lighting lab students/student employees in conjunction with Production Manager (approx. 12 hours per week) Attend weekly production meetings and mentor student designers On-site supervisor (with Production Manager) for all tech rehearsals and performances Manage production budgets in area of responsibility Posting Detail Information Posting Number S632P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date Best Consideration Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Anticipated Number of Hours per Week 40 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other If other, please specify (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents