Theatre and Dance; Assistant Professor

Position: Theatre and Dance (Assistant Professor)
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* Working Title:

** Theatre and Dance (Assistant Professor)
** Institution:
** Winona State University
** Classification

Title:

** State University Faculty
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 209:
Inter Faculty Organization
** City:
** Winona
* * FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$64,963.00 - $
** Job Description
*** Teach full-time in a liberal arts environment course such as Introduction to Technical Theatre, Theatre Appreciation, Design Communication, Rehearsal and Performance, Design II:
Scenery & Costumes, Design II:
Lighting & Sound.
* Teach electives within the major such as Stage Makeup, Stage Management, and Scene Painting.
* Mentor student capstone projects.
* Design Scenery and Lighting for department productions.
* Collaborate as appropriate with department technical staff in the costume and scene shops.
* Attend technical and dress rehearsals and performances as required.
* Supervise and train student stage managers and technicians throughout the design and rehearsal process
* Prepare, manage and balance the production budget
* Serve on Theatre and Dance department committees, advise students, and perform other customary faculty duties.
* Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
* Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
* Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
* Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
* Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
* Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
** Salary Range:** $64,963 - $186,620;
Commensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience
** Minimum Qualifications
*** M.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology Field
* Evidence of completed scenic and lighting designs at the academic or professional level.
* Proficiency in industry standard software e.g. Light wright, Vectorworks/AutoCAD, QLab etc.
* Demonstrated experience leading or training successful student technicians.
* Other minimum qualifications specific to this position
** Preferred Qualification
*** Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
* Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
* Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
* Experience in theatrical production management.
* Experience as a scenic artist or paint charge.
* Experience in video or projection engineering and design.
* Experience in designing for dance.
** Other Requirements
** 1. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time  2. A complete online application will include the following:
* A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously
* Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
* A minimum of three letters of reference.
* Please advise individuals providing letters of reference that, in accordance with Minnesota’s open record law, such letters may be made available to applicants upon request. Letters can be sent to jobs.
** Posting Information:
** Final date to receive applications:
Review begins March 30, 2026

Appointment Date:
August 17, 2026

Primary

Location:

Winona, MNType of Appointment:
Probationary/Tenure-Track
** Telework (Yes/No)
** No
* * About Winona State University
** Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 96.97 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a…