University of Massachusetts Amherst · 2 months ago
Lecturer/Lighting Designer
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $77K/yrThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university seeking a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer of Lighting Design. The successful candidate will develop and teach lighting design courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, oversee the lighting design of the department’s main stage season, and collaborate with production areas and lighting shop staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Develop and teach foundation and advanced courses in lighting design and drafting
Contribute other specialties to complement departmental offerings
Oversee the lighting design of the department’s main stage season, which includes the mentoring and supervision of student designers
Collaborate with all production areas and work closely with the lighting shop staff including the Stage Lighting Supervisor
Qualification
Required
MFA in Lighting Design or terminal degree in related field by time of hire
demonstrated excellence in teaching lighting design at the college level
substantial experience as a professional lighting designer at the regional and/or national level
evidence of ongoing creative achievement
an ability to collaborate across disciplines and build community partnerships
a working knowledge of the technical aspects of lighting
Preferred
Projection and/or video design experience are desirable
Benefits
Full benefits
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
Founded in 1863
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
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Christopher Salthouse
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Alejandro Reuss
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