Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production / Technical Director

Position Summary:
The Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production/Technical Director is a non-tenure-track position in the Theatre area of the Department of Performing Arts. The position consists of a 50% teaching appointment (12 credits per academic year) and a 50% Technical Director appointment (20 hours per week).
Job Description:
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Design, Technology and Production:
Teach beginning Scenic Design
Teach beginning Stage Management
Assist with recruitment and lead technical theatre recruitment
Mentor Technical Theatre students in scenic design and other technologies depending on area of expertise
Other academic teaching assignments may be developed based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise
Hold regular office hours
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Normal full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term, including 12 credits of assigned courses and 3 credits of reassigned time for service.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of Technical Director:
Maintain and ensure safety of all students, faculty, staff and patrons in the building for all events and daily classes.
Implement safety procedures as changes are made or safety needs are identified.
Encourage students to use industry standard safety protocol.
Create training procedures on all equipment and tools. Also appropriate documentation of student competency on this equipment.
Manage student build crews
Supervise and mentor student shop leads
Collaborate with scene shop supervisor
Create and maintain production schedule for season, including all renters using the theatre spaces.
Manage budget for sets, props, sound, lights, costumes for all productions
Identify, plan and manage maintenance budget for all production equipment, upgrades and projects
Plan, oversee and participate in all production strikes
Point person with Physical Plant for any repairs, issues related to performance spaces, scene shop, light shop & booth.
Engage authentically with students, the department, and colleagues
Communicate with Chair and faculty on grading of student work at midterm and end of each semester
Manage in building and campus zircon storage of props, lights, and useable set pieces.
Advise season selection as needed (with respect to size of department, tech support, and production schedule needs)
Attend department and production meetings and all technical rehearsals
Coordinate with other departments when necessary
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
A completed terminal degree by December 2026, MFA or PHD, in a Theatrical Design discipline, a/o significant professional experience as a theatrical designer, technical director a/o production manager
Demonstrated experience in Technical Theatre
Demonstrated experience managing students in the scene shop
Demonstrated ability designing and constructing scenery
Experience collaborating as a team player with colleagues and community
Ability to provide technical direction for all shows, including leading student-focused design and crew teams, and budget management
Ability to teach Stage Technology courses, as well as upper division design courses in scene design, stage lighting, and stage management, or based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise
Demonstrated ability to mentor students in technical theatre
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:
OSHA Certification
Knowledge of necessary technical programs to produce designs for set, lights, projections and audio
Knowledge and proficiency with carpentry tools and set buildng standards
Supervise construction and installation of technical elements (sets, props, lights, projections, sound, rigging)
A completed terminal degree, MFA or PHD, by August 15, 2022 in a Theatrical Design Discipline.
Ability and willingness to teach courses outside the area of expertise, particularly Introduction to Theatre, theatre history and non-western theatre.
Ability to teach sound design.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
This position reports to the Chair of the Performing Arts Department
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computer and telephone equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Travel:
Less than 5% travel is expected for this position
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:
Exempt
Full Time 1.0 FTE.
Temporary
9 Month Position.
Typical work hours are between Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and weekends during production
Compensation
Salary is $49,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process
A complete application packet includes:
Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
CV
Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Application materials received by 11:59 PM on November 15, 2026, will receive full consideration.
The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts
and pass a background check.
About Fort Lewis College:
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and