Assistant Professor

The Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor, specializing in Technical Direction. We welcome applications from candidates whose work aligns with our departmental mission as outlined on our website ( https://drama.unc.edu/ ). The Department of Dramatic Art is also home to PlayMakers Repertory Company ( PRC), a professional ( LORT/ AEA) theatre and two performance spaces: a 500-seat thrust stage, and a 280-seat flexible space black box.

As the largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the Carolina experience. The College consists of 43 academic departments and curricula and numerous programs, centers and institutes. It is home to more than 18,000 undergraduate students, including all of the University's first-year and second-year students. About 2,300 graduate students study and teach in the College. Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. In the Department of Dramatic Art, our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers, and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company (a nationally regarded LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship between them is at the vital center of who we are. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of global theatre, its literature, and its history.

The Assistant Professor/Technical Director is a full-time tenure track position and will be responsible for teaching 2-4 courses each semester in the MFA Technical Production program and undergraduate curriculum. This tenured position requires active involvement in significant scholarly research, publication, and/or creative achievement in the wider field. The Assistant Professor will maintain a professional profile and have demonstrated professional excellence as evidenced by prior professional achievement and ongoing professional contacts. This position will serve as the Technical Director (TD) for a season of six main stage productions, 3 second stage productions. and oversight of one summer youth conservatory production. As Technical Director, the position is responsible for the planning and construction of all PlayMakers Repertory Company ( PRC) productions and in ensuring that the work performed, in the Scene Shop, is executed professionally and efficiently according to the prescribed standards. The TD will also have responsibilities relating to design analysis, budget management and reporting, personnel management, scheduling, supervision of scenery construction, collaborating with other production and technical departments, equipping and maintaining all shop areas, and purchasing materials. The Assistant Professor/Technical Director will instruct graduate and undergraduate students in the Scene Shop.

Master of Fine Arts degree from an accredited institution.

Teaching experience at the university, college, or professional level and 5-7 years of comparable Technical Direction experience in the professional theatre. The candidate must have a working knowledge of a variety of construction skills, including, but not limited to, woodworking and metalworking; understanding of structural analysis as it pertains to theatre; maintenance of shop equipment; and proficiency in the operation of a wide variety of shop equipment. Previous experience supervising employees, managing budgets, and working in theatrical construction, theatrical rigging, and motion control required. A working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite, Adobe Suite, and AutoCAD are also required.

Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, use power tools, lift/move objects weighing up to 50 lbs or more, ability to bend, stoop, squat, and stand for periods of time.

Please include a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching philosophy statement, and portfolio or link to portfolio. Please use the "Other Document" attachment to provide the portfolio or link. In addition, the names, titles and email addresses of 4 professional references will be required at the time of application. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.