Lighting, Coordinator-Track Faculty

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position (#130450) at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is January 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching studio and academic courses such as Lighting Technology, Lighting Design, and Introduction to Theatre. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as the production electrician for the department’s production season of 6-8 mainstage theatre and dance productions annually; supervise and mentor lighting technology and design students; coordinate and oversee the execution of all MTSU Theatre and Dance lighting needs; and maintain theatre lighting facilities and equipment inventory. Additional teaching opportunities will be based on specialty training areas and may include lighting design and design for the production season. Applicants with previous university teaching experience in lighting and those with a secondary focus in rigging, projection design/technology, or a closely related area will receive special consideration.

 A master’s degree in theatre or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. A bachelor’s degree in theatre or a closely related field with five (5) years of directly related industry experience in lighting may be considered.

To apply or for more detailed information visit http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu. MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.