Visiting Lecturer in Scenic Design
- Employer
- University of Richmond
- Location
- USA, Richmond, Virginia
- Salary
- $31250 - $32250 per year
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Richmond invites applications for a semester-long Visiting Lecturer in Scenic Design position for the spring semester, beginning on January 11, 2027. A Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design/Scenography is required by the time of appointment.
We seek a teacher-scholar who shares our commitment to highly effective teaching at all levels of the curriculum. The successful candidate will teach one course in scenic design (or a related area aligned with departmental needs); serve as Scenic Designer for our spring musical, Newsies (April 2027); design and oversee scenic properties for the production; work as lead scenic artist in close collaboration with our Technical Supervisor in the scene shop; and mentor and supervise student employees and lab students in the construction and painting process. Additional responsibilities include providing scenic support for our spring dance concert, including projection design depending on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs, as well as collaborating on and mentoring student capstone projects with other faculty. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in properties, scenic painting, construction, and design techniques (e.g., hand drafting, Vectorworks, Photoshop, Qlab, and model-making / 3D visualization).
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Working knowledge of safety codes and practices, and of current trends in scenic technology.
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Experience working with diverse student populations and integrating/implementing inclusive pedagogies.
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Professional affiliations (e.g., USA829, USITT, regional, national, or international associations, etc.).
Centering creative engagement at the crossroads of theatre, dance, and social justice, the department is committed to cultivating multiple perspectives, eliminating barriers to participation in the field, and, consequently, creating inclusive spaces and finding strength in our diversity. The successful candidate will not only share these values but will collaborate effectively with colleagues to build more inclusive and equitable theatre and dance through classes, rehearsals, and artistic processes.
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy and commitment to educating a diverse student body through inclusive pedagogies. In addition, please include copies of academic transcripts. Candidates for this position may be asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact information for three references who will be asked to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Professor White, Chair, mwhite5@richmond.edu, with any questions. For more information on the department and its programs, please visit https://theatredance.richmond.edu/.
The starting salary for the position is budgeted at $31,250. Compensation is determined by the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, and skills.
Organization
Working at University of Richmond
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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