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Job Title:

Lecturer, and Technical Director of Theatre

Department:

Communications Studies/Theatre

College/Division:

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The Communication Studies and Theatre Department at Mercer University is seeking a Lecturer/Technical Director.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for managing production needs and providing course instruction. Educational management and supervision of student workers with scenic construction, as well as mentorship of student creative research are essential components of this job.

For Mercer Theatre Program productions, the Lecturer/Technical Director will be responsible for maintaining a safe and educational working environment during the entire production process. The primary responsibility is construction and realization of scenic designs. Building management and equipment maintenance of our 90 seat black box theatre which includes tracking and maintaining lighting, sound, projection, and tool equipment inventory is also included in this position. Design responsibilities are negotiated show by show based on student research requirements, the demands of the show, and faculty interest.

For the Communication Studies and Theatre Department, the Lecturer/Technical Director will be responsible for teaching one course a semester in Stagecraft, Introduction to Theatre, or other area of expertise based on the needs of the department and college. Other additional opportunities to teach outside of the department may become available after the first year of employment.

Qualifications:

A masters (or higher) in fine arts in Technical Direction or related field in theatre is required, along with at least two years of professional experience. Candidates must have strong carpentry skills, experience with sound and projection equipment, and a working knowledge of Vectorworks, Qlab, and Microsoft Office are required. Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds, desire to work as a member of a collaborative collegiate team, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Knowledge of different prop construction, scenic painting, and mixed media techniques as well as experience teaching at the college level a plus. Job requires the ability to lift 25-50lbs on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Mercer University is a private university distinguished by its commitment to teaching, empowering, and inspiring its students to create, discover, and serve. The university offers rigorous programs to more than 9,000 students enrolled in schools of liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, business, law, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, health professions, education, theology, and professional advancement. Mercer continues to boast a strong enrollment, increasing the incoming first-year class of students by 39% in the past decade. At the same time, the average GPA of incoming students for Fall 2023 was a 4.02 with average standardized test score in the 88thpercentile for those who submitted scores. The College, which hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, is dedicated to cultivating intellectual curiosity, respectful dialogue, and responsible citizenry, and affirms the university’s commitment to openness and inclusion and to inspiring students to lives of service. It is located in the historic city of Macon, Georgia, which is the educational, medical, cultural, and commercial hub of Middle Georgia, an hour and a half south of Atlanta.

Background Check:

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience

Required Documents:

(1) Cover letter, (2) current CV, (3) List of three professional references with contact information, (4) Statement of teaching philosophy including candidate’s approach to teaching a diverse student population, (5) PDF or link to portfolio of creative and/or technical work , to be submitted with the online application.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Faculty Arts

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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