Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications begins Nov. 15, 2024

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Required Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of technical direction experience required.
o M.A. or M.F.A. in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology, Technical Direction, or other related area with professional technical director expertise and experience teaching in higher education preferred.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:
o Teach courses in Stagecraft (including labs) each semester.
o Work closely with the Scenic Studio Supervisor to oversee all theatre scenic components for an annual academic year schedule of six to eight theatre productions.
o Facilitate communication between the various production areas.
o Maintain three on-campus theatres in conjunction with the Scenic Studio Supervisor.
o Use CAD software to facilitate communication between designers and the production studios.
o Generate and manage production and design schedules and deadlines.
o Coordinate strikes with the Scenic Studio Supervisor.
o Oversee production budgets for the Scenic and Paint Studios.
o Serve as a consultant and resource for the areas of lighting, sound, and costumes.
o Provide on-site production support for University Theatre performances with assistance from other faculty and staff.
o Develop, implement, and monitor policies to ensure a safe work environment backstage and within the stage areas.
o Attend required production meetings and faculty/staff meetings.
o Perform other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
o Strong scenery construction and installation skills, including carpentry and welding.
o Expertise in automation and rigging.
o Experience in supply purchasing.
o Demonstrated collegiality and ability/willingness to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
o Ability to effectively mentor undergraduate students.
o Knowledge of and adherence to ADA and OSHA compliance.
o Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability to learn all required business systems.
o Competency in customer service and communication skills.
o Competency in supervision.
o Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
o Ability to work independently and as a team member.
o Intermediate to advanced skills with industry-standard software, such as Vectorworks and AutoCAD.
o Ability to troubleshoot problems in a prompt and efficient manner.
o Ability to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
o Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
o Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
o Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
o Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
o Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
o Valid Driver’s License.
o Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
o Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.

Work Environment:
o Work is mostly indoors, not sedentary, and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
o Must be able to support productions, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
o This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
o The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Required Application Materials:
o Application Letter
o Current CV or resume
o A one-page statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU
o Link to applicant’s portfolio
o Contact information for three professional references

Application materials will begin being reviewed Nov. 15, 2024 and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Department Details:

The Department of Theatre offers four BFA degrees dedicated to conservatory-style training inside a liberal arts education, as well as a BA degree in Theatre. Theatre TCU produces 6-8 productions each academic year, welcomes numerous guest artists, collaborates regularly with professional theatres in the area, and offers unique opportunities that support student professional and educational development. Theatre TCU alumni are performers, choreographers, artistic directors, arts administrators, educators, program developers, studio owners, designers, and more. With a mission to develop educated artists and technicians prepared to become ethical professionals and leaders in the global theatre community, the Department of Theatre is committed to preparing students to enter the professional theatre market and beyond.

Texas Christian University’s Department of Theatre houses a community of artists dedicated to valuing each individual’s unique pathway through the BFA and BA programs. Faculty provide opportunities and experiences to support growth – artistically, intellectually, creatively, professionally, and collaboratively.

Admission to Theatre TCU is highly competitive. Students must apply to the university through the Office of Undergraduate Admission in addition to completing an audition / portfolio review for entrance to all BFA programs is required and an interview for all BA students.

Degrees Offered:
BFA with an emphasis in Acting
BFA with an emphasis in Design and Technology
BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre
BFA with an emphasis in Theatre Studies
BA in Theatre

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six academic units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. The college is comprised of approximately 1000 students and offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Students in the College of Fine Arts study with renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances and display art, design, and research in juried exhibitions and competitions. The college also offers a minor and certificate in Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship and oversees two on-campus art galleries.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

To Apply: TCU only accepts applications submitted on its website.
(www. https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs)
The following must be attached to your electronic application:
o Application Letter
o Current CV or resume
o A one-page statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU
o Link to applicant’s portfolio
o Contact information for three professional references

Application materials will begin being reviewed Nov. 15, 2024 and will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.