Assistant Professor of Theatre 2605
Recruitment Number: 2605
Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre (Design)
Effective Date: August 17, 2020 (Fall Semester)
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Required Qualifications:
- M.F.A. degree in Design
- Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the degree by August 1, 2020
- Demonstrated ability for teaching design courses at the college level in one of the following:
scenic design, costume design, projection design or live entertainment design - Experience of applying experiential learning to an innovative pedagogical practice
- Demonstrated ability for developing artistic designs through collaboration with faculty and students, through drawing, rendering or use of contemporary digital media
- Experience as a professional designer at the regional level in theatre, opera, TV/film or live entertainment
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a professional designer in theatre, opera, TV/film, or live entertainment at a regional or national level
- Demonstrated expertise in more than one of the following areas: scenic design, costume design, projection/video design and live entertainment design
- Demonstrated ability for curriculum development
- Experience as a university program coordinator
- Experience with student mentoring
Duties:
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Teach courses in design as needed by the Department. Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.
- Develop curriculum in design in collaboration with other faculty and staff
- Maintain an active professional career as a designer
- Engage and maintain an ongoing commitment to research, scholarly and creative activities leading to publications, presentations and/or performances
- Serve as a mentor for students working on mainstage productions
- Supervision student-run theatre productions
- Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community
CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, first generation college students, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Named one of the top 25 B.A. Theatre Programs in the US, the CSULB Theatre Arts Department believes in a collaborative and holistic approach to theatre training. We offer three undergraduate programs: a B.A. in Technical Theatre/Design, a B.F.A. in Acting, and a general B.A. in Theatre. We produce eight mainstage shows in our Cal Rep season – with a mix of devised pieces, contemporary plays and classics. As a department and a theatre company we are committed to developing the artistic voices and visions of a diverse range of students and artists. Admissions is currently closed for the MFA in Theatre Arts with an Option in Scenic, Lighting or Costume Design through at least the academic year 2021/2022. We are currently re-envisioning the future of the MFA program.
Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:
https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf
How to Apply - Required Documentation:
- An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: /EquityDiversityStatement
- Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- CV (including current email address)
- Names and contact information for three references
- Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree
- Your Teaching Philosophy as it specifically relates to teaching contemporary and collaborative design skills (maximum one page, single-spaced)
- Finalists will also be required to submit the following:
- A signed SC-1 form,
- Three current letters of recommendation independently provided by references, and
- An official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Jeff Janisheski, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Theatre Arts
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2701
562-985-7891 or jeff.janisheski@csulb.edu
Application Deadline:
Review of applications to begin December 13, 2019
Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)
Employment Requirements:
A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
