University of Missouri-Kansas City · 3 days ago
ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR of Technical Direction / UMKC CONSERVATORY / Theatre Division
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public, urban research university seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Technical Direction. The successful candidate will oversee scenic elements of productions, teach courses, and mentor students while collaborating with local professional partners.
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Responsibilities
Engineer, draft, and cost all major productions of the Conservatory season (Theatre, Opera, and Dance), which may require minimal summer work to prepare the first show of the fall season
Assist in the building, painting, loading, striking, etc. of Conservatory productions
Teach up to 2 courses each semester, including Introduction to Technical Direction, Introduction to Lighting and Sound Technology, Introduction to Technical Drafting (VectorWorks), and other special topics offerings
Teaching to include graduate-level courses in Technical Direction as needed
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in various technical production roles
Engage in a variety of service activities including committees, outreach, and community partnerships
Engage in recruitment activities
Collaborate with faculty across the Conservatory providing interdisciplinary experiences that train students in an integrated artist-scholar framework
Qualification
Required
Terminal degree in Technical Direction, Scenic Design, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
Comprehensive knowledge of scenic materials and structural engineering for theatre
Expertise in shop safety standards, carpentry, welding, rigging, automation, and related entertainment technology
CAD proficiency (VectorWorks proficiency preferred)
Commitment to ongoing mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students of varying skill levels
Professional experience in Technical Direction for the entertainment industry
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Medical, dental and vision plans
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Kansas City
UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.
Founded in 1929
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology
2023-11-09Grant· $2M
2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Amanda Davis MPA, CFRE
UMKC Foundation President & Chief Advancement Officer
Anna L. Simmons
* Partner, USFirst FLL Robotics at UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
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