Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Wed Nov 20 2024 Job Description: The Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre & Dance seeks an Assistant Professor of Scenic Design. In addition to teaching, this individual will serve as scenic designer or mentor of student designers for all departmental productions. Classes may include introductory design courses, set design, theatre appreciation, stagecraft, and other topics depending on candidate's expertise and department needs. Areas of student mentorship may include scenery, props, and scenic painting. This is a tenure-eligible position with expectations in service and ongoing scholarly and/or creative work. Service work may include advising, committee service, recruiting, or other department and university service. Scholarly and creative work may include professional design and technical work, publication, and presentations. The department places a high value on inclusivity, student success, and collaboration. Job Requirements: + Terminal degree in the field of theatre design and/or technology (or a closely related field) completed by date of employment. + Professional experience in theater design and/or technology. + Evidence of competency in computer-aided drafting applications. Additional Information: Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.