Lecturer - Scenic Artist
Texas State University

Job Info

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Position Title:

Lecturer - Scenic Artist

Job Posting Number:

202453NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College/Division:

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School:

Department of Theatre & Dance

Position Description :

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas State University seeks a Scenic Artist (Lecturer), starting Fall 2024. This is a 9-month faculty position serving as Scenic Art Supervisor and instructor of scenic art classes.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Teach one course per semester (Beginning or Advanced Scenic Art).
• Responsible for scenic art on 8-10 departmental productions per year (4 shows on our large proscenium stage and 4-6 shows in our smaller black box and studio spaces).
• Provide preliminary costing, administer budgets, and handle scenic art purchasing for departmental productions.
• Train and supervise student scenic artists in our large pre-professional theatre technology program.
• Attend two technical rehearsals per production.
• Attend all weekly production meetings for departmental productions.
• Attend all Design Technology and Management Area meetings.
• Maintain regular schedule on campus of weekly office hours and shop hours for departmental productions.

Occasional night and weekend work will be required. This position is subject to the availability of funds.Required Qualifications:

• Five or more years of scenic art experience in theatre and/or other commercial applications.
• Demonstrated strong art skills.
• Demonstrated record of effective communication, collaboration, and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in scenic art or related field.
• Experience costing and budgeting paint for production.
• University teaching experience.
• Successful record of mentorship.
• Demonstrated organizational and management skills including proficiency in handling multiple projects with overlapping timelines.
• Demonstrated successful collaborations with designers and artisans.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45488.

For full consideration, applications should submit the following by March 22, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae or resume
• Portfolio (digital / websites accepted)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for 3 references who can speak to scenic art and collaborative abilities

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.Type of Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

Fall 2024

Posting Date:

02/16/2024

Full Consideration Date:

03/22/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45488

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