Visiting Assistant Professor Scenic Design

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962 the University at Albanys broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany New York New York States capital the University is convenient to Boston New York City and the Adirondacks.

The University at Albany (SUNY) Theatre Program seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Scenic Design for the Fall 2025 semester (an August 14 2025 start date with classes beginning August 25 2025) to design two productions a year for our season and teach classes in our undergraduate program. The Performing Arts Center in which we are housed contains five theatres and a fully equipped scene shop.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of second and third-year renewals.

Start Date: 8/14/2025

Salary: $50000.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Production
  • Teach undergraduate classes in Theatrical Design & Technology related to areas of expertise.
  • Serve as Resident Scenic Designer typically designing one production per semester.
  • Guide students (together with the Scene Shop Supervisor) in construction of scenic designs.
  • Mentor and supervise students in props.
  • Mentor students and foster community in our Theatrical Design & Technology minor.
• Service and other reasonable duties as assigned
• Service
  • Participate in faculty meetings and Theatre Program activities and events
  • Perform service for the department and university.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair
• May supervise employees as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for mentoring students with a range of skill levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MFA in Scenic Design or related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Teaching experience at the college/university level
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability work flexibly with directors designers production personnel and students in both production and departmental settings.
• Experience working with diverse populations; a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity equity access inclusion and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach hands-on courses in addition to design.

Working Environment:

• Typical classroom theater and office environment

Professional Rank and Salary Range:Visiting Assistant Professor (10 months)

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• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
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A review of applications will start onAugust 8 2025 andthe search will remain open until the position is filled