Assistant or Associate Professor in Lighting Design

Boston, MA, United States

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The BFA program in Theatre Design/Technology and The Department of Performing Arts invite applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor of Lighting Design. Our ideal candidate will be a designer-artist in the field of Lighting for live performances (theatre, opera, dance, or concert) and adjacent fields (film, TV, corporate, or museums). We seek candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to professional and creative accomplishment/research, teaching, and service. Tenure transfer is possible for faculty tenured at a different institution. The appointment begins August 22, 2024 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 22 & 23, 2024.

Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive is only possible in an authentically equitable, accessible, and socially just environment. As a community of storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, fully embracing individuals from varied cultures, races, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, linguistic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, life experiences, nationalities, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

The Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nation's leading undergraduate programs in theatrical performance and production, with 97 full- and part time faculty members and staff and 526 majors across all disciplines. The department offers B.F.A. degrees in Theatre Design/Technology, Stage & Production Management, Musical Theatre, Acting, Theatre, Theatre & Performance, Theatre Education, and Theatre Education & Performance. Emerson Stage presents eight fully staged major productions annually in five theaters, with additional production opportunities available to our students through ArtsEmerson, our nationally and internationally-recognized professional presenting company. Emerson is also home to Howlround Theatre Commons.

Emerson College enrolls over 5,800 graduate and undergraduate students from 49 states and more than 70 countries. Its main campus is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources such as the Office of Internationalization & Equity, the Social Justice Collaborative, and the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, teaching the following core courses in our recently redesigned design/tech BFA curriculum:

Lighting Design I

Lighting Design II

Foundations of Stage Design I OR Foundations of Stage Design II

Drafting

And may include one or more of the following:

Autocad/VectorWorks

Design Collaboration/Emerson Stage Production Practicum

Lighting Design for Emerson Stage productions as needed

Mentoring Lighting Design students on Emerson Stage assignments

Additional responsibilities may include:

Advancing the development of the new Design/Technology curriculum

Academic advising

Participating in the interview process for prospective students

Senior portfolio reviews/showcases

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an MFA degree in lighting design or an undergraduate degree in lighting design and significant professional experience in live design (theater, opera, dance, corporate, concert, etc.) Candidates should have previous experience teaching lighting design on the college level. Expertise in drafting, Autocad/VectorWorks, Lightwright, digital visualizations software (i.e. Capture, Light Converse, and Augmented), as well as additional skills in teaching electrics and programming are desirable. Knowledge of projections and media design is also a plus. The ideal candidate must have an active professional practice in the entertainment industry evidenced by a regional, commercial, and national record of achievements in theatrical lighting design and adjacent fields. Experience in lighting design for television, film and events is an asset as is membership in United Scenic Artists, Local 829.

Basic information on the program is available here.

We encourage applications from candidates who use theatre to expose power relationships and oppressive practices that are normalized in dominant culture and who explore race, gender, sexuality, and class dynamics through their work. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse backgrounds. An ability to work and teach collaboratively, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education beyond the classroom are essential. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please submit the following:

Cover letter

Current curriculum vita

A digital curated visual portfolio of professional work

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Diversity and Inclusion Statement that addresses how the candidate works to achieve inclusive excellence and an anti-racist pedagogy within their classrooms

Contact information for three references (not to be contacted without applicant's written approval).

Preference will be given to applications received by November 10th, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled. Please note that there will be in person teaching demos and meetings for invited candidates.

This position is located at the Boston campus teaching in-person classes, though there may be opportunities to teach undergraduate classes online. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentorship, and serving on department and college committees.

Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/ Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

If you are having issues uploading, please email [email protected].

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