Tulane University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a full-time, tenure-line faculty member with a specialization in Lighting Design at the rank of assistant or early associate professor. The department is committed to inclusive and equitable practices in work, teaching, and production. We are excited to bring innovative faculty members who can help us create a dynamic, inclusive, and progressive program. We seek a candidate with strong collaboration and communication skills and professional network resources for MFA and undergraduates entering the field or for internships. Applicants must have the capacity to effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and to engage in the collective life of the University through service and administrative roles. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to creating and sustaining an environment of equity and inclusion, utilize mentoring techniques designed to increase the likelihood of success for every student, creative collaboration, teaching excellence, building a national/international reputation as an artist/scholar, active participation in department activities is a must. Qualifications: Terminal degree or commensurate professional experience, design experience in both dance and theatre, capacity to work in at least one other area of design and advise in a third (sound and/or video preferred), experience in curriculum development, commitment to creating and producing new work, IATSE membership. Apply @interfolio.com/134677. Please reach out to the chair of this search, Associate Professor Leslie Scott, with any questions: lscott12@tulane.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
