Clinical Applied Teaching, Assistant Professor of Technical Theater

The Hartt School, a conservatory of music, dance, and theatre, at the University of Hartford is seeking a Clinical Applied Teaching Assistant Professor of Technical Theater beginning August 2027. Candidates are expected to teach technical theater to undergraduate students in the Technical Theater, Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Technical Direction, Theatre Technology, Scenic Design, Lighting Design, or significant national and/or international professional experience, at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and leading student production crews.
• Experience supervising production processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to production safety and best practices.
• Proficiency using and teaching production-related, industry-standard software, for example, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, and Show Control.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in one or more areas including scenic construction, lighting, audio, rigging, projections, drafting, or technical direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, overlapping project deadlines.
• Experience recruiting, supporting, and retaining students.
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration interests (e.g., working with music, dance, or digital arts programs). 

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging:

• Candidate shows evidence of fostering an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated.
• Candidate demonstrates values that align with diverse intellectual perspectives.
• Candidate is capable of cultivating a campus community of respect and belonging.

For information and details for applying go to: https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7929