Assistant Professor of Lighting
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.
UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, national guard or political affiliation.
EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Assistant Professor of Lighting |
| Position Number |
030248 |
| School/Department Information |
Located in Winston Salem,
UNCSA is a conservatory and one of the 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system. The university community consists of more than 1,200 students ranging from middle school to graduate school. The school of Design & Production is one of the five collegiate level training programs (along with Drama, Dance, Music and Film). The school has 321 students, 32 full time faculty and 12 adjuncts. The Lighting program consists of 33 undergraduate students and 3 full time faculty (Including this position) working on productions in the schools of Drama, Dance, Opera and Film. |
| Position Summary |
School of Design & Production, Lighting Faculty
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| Description of Responsibilities and Duties |
- Teach courses in Lighting Technology & Design within the Undergraduate Lighting Program in the School of Design and Production.
- Work with other Lighting faculty on scope and scale of student production assignments.
- Revise, design, and plan curriculum with Lighting and other Design & Production faculty as needed.
- Advise students on course registration and curricular progression.
- Actively engage in shared governance of the university community through participation at departmental faculty meetings and retreats, as well as service on school- and campus-wide committees.
- Continued professional activity within the entertainment industry.
- Duties in conjunction with other Lighting faculty include:
- Formally mentor and advise all Lighting students in assignments throughout the production process.
- Manage components of the Lighting Department budget, purchasing, and student payroll.
- Prepare and supervise the execution of rental contracts.
- Conduct interviews of perspective students and participate in recruitment efforts for the Lighting program.
- Supervise and maintain Lighting inventory, the Lighting Lab, and Shop facilities.
- Advise Performance facilities staff on Electrical and Lighting needs and operation of all performance facilities.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Design & Production.
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| Required Qualifications |
- Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree.
- A minimum of eight years' experience in the Lighting field of the entertainment industry.
- Demonstrates professional experience in the Lighting Technology & Design field in one or more fields of entertainment.
- Proficiency in Industry Standard Lighting Consoles either as a designer or as a programmer.
- Proficiency in Vectorworks 3D.
- Experience in Entertainment Lighting Technology including but not limited to: ETC family of consoles and/or MA family of consoles.
- Experience in planning and actualization or implementation of Lighting Network Topology.
- Experience in the classroom and/or mentoring and supporting the development of early career entertainment Lighting professionals.
- Evidence of work that incorporates and supports diverse identities.
- Evidence of potential for a high quality of teaching.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- A Masters of Fine Arts Degree or other terminal degree
- Experience with unionized labor contracts and protocols.
- Experience in touring, rigging and concerts.
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| Tenure Information |
UNCSA utilizes a multi-year contract system in lieu of tenure. |
| Instructions to Candidates |
- Cover Letter
- One Page Resume
- CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Digital Portfolio
Materials will start being reviewed on January 13, 2025.
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| Classification Code |
F1 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
F114P |
| Open Date |
11/26/2024 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Recruitment Range, if applicable |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Special Instructions to Candidates |
An
EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note,
EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.
UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (
SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to
UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.
UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, national guard or political affiliation.
EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu |
Supplemental Questions
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How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- UNCSA Website
- Agency Referral
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- Online Job Board
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- Other
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Nov 26, 2024