Assistant Professor - Theatre and Dance - Design and Technology

Assistant Professor - Theatre and Dance - Design and Technology

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500022

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Theatre and Dance

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Position Summary


Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Design & Technology
The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance
Full-Time

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position, Assistant Professor of Design and Technology, with two areas of specialization which may include any of the following: costumes, wigs and makeup, props, scenic design, lighting, digital media, or stage management beginning August 1, 2025. The candidate will join an energetic 25-person theatre and dance faculty and staff, including the following design faculty: scene designer, costume designer, lighting designer, sound designer, and the following full-time staff: technical director, scene shop supervisor, costume shop supervisor, and front of house staff.

The only university in the state of Missouri with an official mission in the performing arts, Southeast Missouri State University is also a founding member of the Yamaha Schools of Excellence. Dobbins Conservatory has 275 majors and is ranked as the #1 undergraduate theatre program in the state and in the Top 30 musical theatre programs in the nation. The program operates in the outstanding River Campus facilities as part of the Holland College of Arts and Media. The university is accredited by NAST and is home of the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach an equivalent of 12 credit hours each semester, with up to 6 hours of release for design and implementation. Courses will be in the areas of specialization and other related areas of theatre as needed;
• Create designs and or serve as technical specialist for at least one mainstage theatre or dance production each semester, including all appropriate pre-production items such as research/analysis, technical specifications, paperwork, drawings, models, renderings, projections, sound, and/or other requisite items needed for areas of specialization;
• Actively participate in the implementation of designs throughout the construction phase of all conservatory mainstage productions;
• Active involvement in all mainstage production strikes;
• Serve on conservatory, college, and/or university committees as assigned;
• Advise and mentor students both in the classroom and in production;
• Active involvement in recruitment and retention activities as assigned;
• Maintain outside professional development as a designer, artist, technician, author, national officer, or other areas of professional involvement in the industry;

Required Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree in any area of theatre design, technical theatre, or related area. (Degree must be from regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government certified university.)
• Minimum of three (3) years' work experience as a professional designer and/or technical specialist in a professional and/or higher educational setting;
• Extensive proven experience with computer software and technology required in areas of specialization;
• Demonstrated ability to provide the appropriate pre-production paperwork and materials - e.g., drawings, renderings, projections, sound, models, technical specifications, cue sheets, and so on.
• Demonstrated ability to fully execute or implement designs;
• Demonstrated ability to create and adhere to production budgets and deadlines, without compromising designs;
• Demonstrated record of success working with and instructing apprentices, interns, or students of all levels;
• Evidence of excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

Required Information & Deadline


Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by April 1, 2025. The position is available August 1, 2025, and will remain open until filled.

Required Information: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Current CV
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Link(s) to a personal website or online portfolio demonstrating quality work

Additional Information


Department Website: The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.


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