Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre

Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division School of Performing and Visual Arts

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date 01/15/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position may be renewable for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please submit cover letter, CV highlighting relevant experience, link to website with design portfolio, teaching philosophy and three professional references.

Job Summary

The selected candidate will lead the Scenic Design area in an active graduate and undergraduate Theatre Program at the nationally accredited University of Southern Mississippi. This is a full-time, visiting, Spring semester-only contract in the area of Scenic Design and consists of pedagogy in theatre emphasizing the Design and Technical elements of Scene Design. The selected candidate will participate in a collaborative atmosphere with colleagues in terms of both teaching and creative research. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches all design courses pertaining to scene design including scene design, scene painting, design studio.

THE 406/506– Scene Design, THE 435/636—Advanced Scene Design,

THE 336- Scenic painting, THE 680-Graduate Design Studio

THE 434/534-Design Studio II (Scenographic Rendering/Model Making),

THE 680—Graduate Design Studio, 107-Introduction to Design

May teach other courses depending on experience and needs of program.

Serves as Head of the MFA Scene Design area. Mentors all students in this area, and recruits students for this area.

Advises Graduate and Undergraduate scene design students in their creative projects in Theatre.

Mentors students and graduate assistants in scenic painting of productions.

Designs one production (scenic design) during the academic year as part of their creative research

Attends all faculty/staff, School, and Production meetings.

Collaborates with the Technical Director/Production Manager/Program Coordinator on future designer assignments for productions.

Participates in general recruitment for the Theatre program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.F.A. in Scene Design or related field. Demonstrated understanding of current design and technology in the area of scenic design. The ability to work as a collaborator with faculty across disciplines in the Theatre Program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge in Computer Aided Drafting—Auto/Cad or Vector Works, Scenic Painting.

Knowledge of Lighting, Sound and Costume design.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in higher education. Experience mentoring graduate students.

Experience in Projection Design.

Professional experience in scene design and related professional work.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.