Assistant Professor of Technical Direction
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Faculty, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor, University Professor, Academic -
Creative Arts/Media
Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Advertising Summary
VCUarts is excited to announce a one-year temporary opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Technical Direction that will be responsible for teaching technical direction related classes in the BFA/BA Theatre curriculum including Stagecraft, Structural Design, Rigging and related subjects.
UnitSchool of the Arts MBU
DepartmentTheatre
Department SummaryRanked by US News & World Report as a top-five arts and design school, VCUarts (arts.vcu.edu) includes over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students with nationally recognized programs in design, visual and performing arts, and has an annual budget of $38 million and an endowment of more than $13.5 million. Students are taught by over 175 full-time teaching and research faculty members and the school is supported by over 50 staff members that assist in daily processes.
The School includes two campuses; one in Richmond and one in Doha, Qatar. The Richmond campus is located on the university’s 75-acre Monroe Park campus situated in the city’s historic Fan District. Ultimately, the work of the School of the Arts extends globally with partnerships throughout the world and across fields as diverse as the humanities, health care and business.
Details
Temporary one-year appointment for the period beginning August 16, 2026 through May 15, 2027. Position in the Department of Theatre and Dance, Richmond, Virginia. Length of appointment:
August 16, 2026 through May 15, 2027. Type of position: one-year temporary.
Those who wish to express interest in this one-year temporary opportunity are invited to submit their materials for consideration by Thursday, March 19, 2026. Materials will be considered as they are received and until an appointee is identified. Additional instructions for consideration are provided below.
The OpportunityVCUarts is excited to announce a one-year temporary opportunity for an Assistant Professor of Technical Direction that will be responsible for teaching technical direction related classes in the BFA/BA Theatre curriculum including Stagecraft, Structural Design, Rigging and related subjects. It is expected that a competitive national search will be conducted during the academic year with the goal of identifying a permanent Assistant Professor of Technical Direction to start in August 2027.
The temporary Technical Director will be eligible to apply for the permanent opportunity when it is announced.
- Teaching technical direction related classes in the BFA/BA curriculum including Stagecraft, Structural Design, Rigging and related subjects
- Mentoring student technical directors and student carpentry and props crews
- Overseeing the planning, construction, installation and strike of scenery for Department of Theatre and Dance production
- Managing the scene shop
- Advising and collaborating on scheduling production seasons
- Preparing work calls and production calendars
- Planning budgeting and purchasing for scenic materials and other technical considerations for current and future seasons
- Coordinating build schedules
- Coordinating and maintaining a safe and properly stocked scene shop
- Preparing, organizing and supervising the scene shop for classes in stagecraft and related technical courses
- Service to the school and department and working collaboratively with theatre and dance faculty, students, and guest artists
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or resume
- List of three professional references including names with titles and contact information. (References will not be checked prior to candidate’s approval)
Only electronic materials submitted via the VCU Jobs Website will be accepted. For best consideration, please submit materials by Thursday, March 19, 2026. Materials will be considered as they are received and until a temporary Technical Director is identified.
Qualifications- MFA in Theatre with an emphasis in Technical Direction/Theatre or professional experience, academic credentials, and technical skills that equate to a terminal degree in Theatre.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary technologies and practices.
- Teaching experience at the…
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