Assistant Professor of Scenic/Staging Design and Technology

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design seeks a full-time Scenic/Staging Design and Technology faculty member to join the Live Experience Design & Production department starting August 2024. PCA&D’s BFA in LiveX combines education in art and design with advanced study in live event design, production, and technology. Major courses are offered through a collaborative partnership with the Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz, which embeds student learning within the live events industry facilitating hands-on, project-based learning. 

The PCA&D/ALT definition of the entertainment industry includes concerts and concert touring, special events, award shows, large scale corporate events, virtual production, themed entertainment, sporting events, art or advertising installations and immersive experiences, and performing arts events including theater, dance, and opera.  

The ideal candidate will have an MFA in an appropriate field, teaching and curriculum development experience, strong industry connections, and expertise in one or more of: scenic design, construction, automation, staging and rigging, and production technology for the live event industry. They will be able to design a curriculum that covers multiple areas of scenic/staging design and technology while leveraging industry connections to fill curricular needs outside the candidate’s area of expertise. 

For full details and to apply, visit: https://pcad.edu/employment/