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Florida Gulf Coast University · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor, Theater, Technical Theater

Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. They are seeking an Assistant Professor of Theater/Technical Theater to teach courses in technical theater at the undergraduate level and take on technical director responsibilities for university theater productions.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plans, prepares, and teaches assigned courses, including developing syllabi, instructional materials, and assessments

Delivers consistent, interactive, and engaging lectures aligned with curriculum goals and accreditation standards

Maintains the highest standards of classroom instruction and engages in reflective self-assessment to ensure continuous improvement

Holds regular office hours and provides academic advising and individual support to students

Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively

Collaborates with departmental faculty on curriculum development and program advancement

Ensures curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met

Establishes and maintains an active research program, including opportunities for undergraduate student involvement

Demonstrates evidence of scholarly publication and grantsmanship

Engages in continued professional development and maintains professional skills appropriate to rank and field

Actively participates in departmental, college, and university committees and meetings

Contributes to community, institutional, and professional service in support of the University’s mission

Participates in faculty evaluation, student learning assessment, and required training activities

Communicates professionally and in a timely manner with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators

Upholds the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, and excellence in all professional activities

Complies with University policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in music education and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level

Develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in technical theater and collaborate on curriculum development at the course and program level

Serve as technical director for university theatre productions

Mentor students in theater and finding vocational pathways as part of a socially and culturally engaged academic and regional community

Work collegially and actively on program development and assessment with faculty and staff in the Music Program, the Bower School of Music & the Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences

Work collegially and actively with the southwest Florida community and FGCU’s academic and non-academic programs

Participate in department, college, and university activities, committees, meetings, auditions, and events

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Technical Theater teachingTheater design experienceCurrent theater methodologiesDigital technologies in educationResearch skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

Ph.D. or MFA in Technical Production, Theater Technology or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation

Demonstrated experience in higher education teaching Technical Theater courses

ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2026. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract

Knowledge of education methods & materials and state certification requirements

Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s)

Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals

Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills

Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies

Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online)

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning

Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, and apply strong interpersonal skills

Ability to support students in developing the skills and confidence to work independently as theater artists, educators, and leaders in the field

Ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the excellence of The Bower School of Music and the Arts

Preferred

Three or more years of successful college/university teaching

Three or more years of professional theater design or technical director experience

Design experience

Experience with current theater methodologies, pedagogies and stage technology

Demonstrated resourcefulness in student recruitment

Company

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is a school in Fort Myers.

Founded in 1991

Fort Myers, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fgcu.edu/

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