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The School of Theatre and Dance of Columbia College Chicago seeks applicants for a full-time Teaching-Track Assistant Professor faculty position of Theatre/Lighting Technologies starting August 2026.
The successful candidate will have significant professional theatre experience in lighting technology and/or lighting supervision/production electrics in theatre. The candidate will also have the scholarly background to instruct students in best practices regarding lighting for live performance. They will have expertise in a variety of equipment, including EOS family consoles, moving lights, and LEDs, and the software currently in use. Familiarity with the GrandMA 3 console is a plus. The candidate will teach courses in lighting technology and perform significant service to the School as the Lighting Supervisor for the Theatre productions, including Main Stage productions, student projects, and various solo evening events, as well as provide mentorship to students in rehearsals and one-on-one meetings. This faculty member will attend theatre technical rehearsals on evenings and weekends, production meetings, and respond to production needs as they arise. They will work with student, staff, and faculty stakeholders to ensure timely progress and perform other duties as assigned.
In addition to expertise in their field, successful candidates must exhibit excellent teaching and scholarly credentials and be passionate about undergraduate and graduate education.
The School of Theatre and Dance at Columbia College Chicago houses majors in Acting for Stage and Screen (BA and BFA), Musical Theatre (BA and BFA), Comedy Writing and Performance (BA and BFA), Dance (BA), and Theatre Arts: Production and Practice (BA) with concentrations in Theatre Design & Technology, Directing, Stage Management, and Theatre Arts. With over 700 students, the School of Theatre and Dance’s mission is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive education in the practices and processes of creating theatre, dance, and live performance. The School of Theatre and Dance stages approximately 50 productions a year.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach at the undergraduate level in areas assigned by the School Director.
- Serve as Lighting Supervisor for the Theatre productions.
- Mentor student production electricians for main stage productions, student directing projects, and other productions.
- Supervise the student electrics crew and practicum students in lighting in the Electrics Shop and in the theatres.
- Purchase and upkeep of the Electrics equipment for all production and classroom needs.
- Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.Supervise and advise and mentor students.
- Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
- Commit to continuing professional development.
- Provide service to the college, profession and community.
- Actively follow and promote Columbia College Chicago policies.
Apply online. Submit all required materials:
• A letter outlining the applicant’s background, qualifications, and vision for the position.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior consultation with the applicant.
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