Salary: $60,000.00 – $64,000.00 Annually
Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: FY2401658
Division: School of the Arts
Department: Theatre Arts
Opening Date: 09/20/2023
Closing Date: 11/1/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
First Review Date: 10/20/2023
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Other
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Position Announcement
Utah Valley University School of the Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Scenic Design to join our faculty in the Department of Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and skilled pedagogue and/or professional practitioner able to teach, mentor and inspire at various levels of scenic design training. An additional secondary area of design and technology expertise, such as, but not limited to props design, projection design, stage management, technical direction, production design or management, design for film and/or TV or other, will be favored. Tenure-track faculty will maintain an ongoing creative/scholarly/professional agenda and contribute to department, school, and university service.
Located in picturesque Orem, UT at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and just south of cultural and recreational hubs Salt Lake City, Park City and Sundance, Utah Valley University is a rapidly expanding, dual-mission teaching university. With 42,000 students, it is the largest institution of higher education in Utah. UVU’s School of the Arts has over 1700 1800 students enrolled in over 20 programs, making it one of the largest Arts schools in the state. In March 2019 the School of the Arts celebrated the ribbon cutting on the new Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. “The Noorda” produces academic and professional performance seasons, houses six different performance spaces for Theatre, Dance and Music, and has multiple brand-new Rehearsal and Design Laboratory spaces. The Department of Theatrical Arts for Stage and Screen offers the following degrees: BFA with emphasis in Design/Technologies or Performance, BA, BS Ed, AA and various certificate programs.
UVU is committed to championing the ideals and practice of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We have established committees and programs to examine, challenge, and change historical inequities and dismantle systemic discrimination, and we are committed to fostering diversity among our faculty and student body. To that end, we highly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. We also encourage all applicants, regardless of identification, to articulate ways they practice the ideals of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in their work and/or classrooms.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Designs and/or teaches assigned courses in the field of Theatre Scenic Design. Prepares and follows an approved course of study with measurable objectives. Prepares instructional materials such as course outlines, syllabi, exams, audio/visual aids, and other instructional materials as necessary. Instructs, manages and supervises individuals and groups in the classroom and studio by the following methods: demonstration, discussion, visual aids, audio aids, video-conference, and field trip/community engagement. Evaluates instruction and learning by means of written, oral, practical, and performance tests. Maintains a student-oriented and engaged approach to education. Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records regarding student grades, attendance, accountability, and follow up.
- Establishes and maintains office hours and advises students during this time and at other times as needed. Assists theatre department chair, academic advisors, faculty and all theatre department staff in maintaining an effective program. Assists in recruitment, advisement, placement and follow up of students.
- Improves professionally and maintains currency and relevance in the courses taught. Stays abreast of new development trends, techniques, and materials though participation in workshop seminars, professional work experience, and exchange programs with industry professionals to maintain state of the art skills and knowledge.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MFA or equivalent terminal degree in Scenic Design or a related field; university teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate may also possess:
- Secondary expertise in one or more of the following: props design, projection design, stage management, technical direction, production design or management, design for film and/or TV or other;
- Experience with student recruitment and retention;
- Experience with engaged learning opportunities such as the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, study abroad programming or professional internship opportunities, or student recruitment;
- Additional computer skills such as SketchUp, Adobe’s other creative programs, AutoCad, etc.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
4. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of current industry practices Adept at Adobe Photoshop, Vectorworks, MS Office, model building, soldering, painting in scale, analog painting/drawing/sketching, 2D and 3D digital rendering, 3D printing, Scenic painting, and Script Analysis
Skills:
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate with a production team, meet deadlines, and adhere to budgets
- Willingness to serve on university and department committees as well as on regional and national boards and committees
- Engage in student recruitment to the design department
- Co-supervise, administer, and develop a growing design and production program
Abilities:
- Ability to teach and mentor multiple levels of scenic design, drafting, and rendering in the classroom and through the design and production process
- Ability to adapt teaching to the needs of students of differing backgrounds and abilities
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future.
Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
- Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums
- Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan
- Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
- Dental and vision plan options
- Incentivized wellness program
- Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment)
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26)
- Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
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