Requisition Number:

F02523

Department:

Communication and Theatre

Working Title:

ENTC 208 / University Theatre Tech Director

Classification:

Instructor - 24900

Nature of position:

Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Temporary, part-time instructor responsible for teaching ENTC 208 (Entertainment Technology Practicum) and serving as University Theatre Technical Director. This includes supervising students’ practicum hours, setting learning objectives, evaluation of student learning outcomes and overseeing the scenic shop. ENTC 208 is coupled with the Technical Director position and is described as: “students’ experiential learning through production of entertainment and events, including live entertainment technicians and designers: Scenic/Carpentry, Costume/Wardrobe, Properties, Lighting/Electric, Sound/Audio, Video, and other entertainment technology areas. Open to all majors. 1, 2, and 3 credit sections offered regularly. Pre/Co-Req: THEA 120 – Stagecraft. Requires permission of instructor through application or interview.

Part-time faculty members shall maintain a prorated number of office hours each week, at a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes for each workload hour taught, at such days, times and locations as will accommodate the needs of the students.

This position requires in-person instruction on Millersville University’s campus.

Contingency: This position is contingent upon sufficient enrollments in assigned classes.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching:The assignment is delivering ENTC208 course that also incorporates the role of the Technical Director.

The Technical Director regularly collaborates with the Director of Dramatics and the University Theatre Production Manager to engage in pre-production, production, and post-production work including:

• budgeting, scheduling, shop upkeep and coordination with other technical areas (lights, sound, video, etc).
• generating ground plan and working drawings for construction of all scenic elements; preparing materials orders; attending production meetings (as schedule allows).
• facilitating scenic build, installation, and strike of all scenic elements in Rafters Theatre; coordination with UT faculty, staff and student technicians in all departments to realize the scenic elements of the show; attendance at load-in; attendance at work calls and technical rehearsals as needed.

Scholarship:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship commensurate with the assignment.

Service:

• Service contributions commensurate with the assignment, for example, serve on departmental and university-wide committees, participate in program-related projects and/or teaching related professional development.

A complete application will include:

• A letter of application describing qualifications for the position.
• A detailed professional resume or current curriculum vitae (“C.V.”).
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred.
• Two professional letters of reference dated in the last 12 months.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application materials far enough in advance of the closing date to allow time for their references to respond. If you choose to provide additional documentation, please upload these items as optional documents.

Please do not link your application to the position until you have uploaded all of the required documents and any optional documents you want to provide. You will not be able to change the materials submitted or upload any new additional materials, after the application process has been completed and you receive a confirmation number.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is one of the 14 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, unique programs, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. At the University level, 70 baccalaureate programs are available for 6,250 undergraduate students. We have over 950 graduate students enrolled in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, in research labs, and in campus life. Additionally, over 66,000 Millersville University alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant Master’s Degree in Theatre or related field.
• Experience working in an academic theatrical environment.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful teaching demonstration.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD
• Experience serving as a Technical Director
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Job Description:

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Technical Director regularly collaborates with the Director of Dramatics and the University Theatre Production Manager to engage in pre-production, production, and post-production work including:

• budgeting, scheduling, shop upkeep and coordination with other technical areas (lights, sound, video, etc).
• generating ground plan and working drawings for construction of all scenic elements; preparing materials orders; attending production meetings (as schedule allows).
• facilitating scenic build, installation, and strike of all scenic elements in Rafters Theatre; coordination with UT faculty, staff and student technicians in all departments to realize the scenic elements of the show; attendance at load-in; attendance at work calls and technical rehearsals as needed.

• All other duties as assigned.

For details, please see:

• The CBA, Article 12.B.1, Effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities (p. 27).

CONTINUING SCHOLARLY GROWTH and SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY:

• In addition to teaching, there is an expectation for scholarship and service commensurate with the assignment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other reasonable duties assigned within the faculty member’s field of competence.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW / EVALUATIONS:

• Please see the CBA, Article 12, Performance Review and Evaluation of Faculty (pp. 27-39).

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:The Department of Communication and Theatre, in the College of School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, is comprised of 13 faculty members, 5 support staff, 235 students, and offers programs in fine arts, graphic design, and art education, with minors in art history and studio art. At the undergraduate level students can earn a BA, BFA, BDES and BSE. Graduate level students can earn an MEd in Art Education.

Essential Functions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safey.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online if necessary at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and shop equipment and other appropriate tools via appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on web sites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

04/27/2022

Posting Close Date:

05/27/2022

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/9437