Lecturer - Lighting Design (Finance)

Department: Theatre Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:

The University of Houston's School of Theatre and Dance invites applicants for a lecturer in Lighting Design for the 2025/26 academic year.

The successful candidate will have a 4/3 teaching load that will include instruction of undergraduate students in the BFA Production/Design area with a focus in lighting design. Responsibilities will also include mentoring undergraduate students who take on lighting design assignments for SOTD productions as well as recruiting for the BFA program. The position also serves as Head of the MFA track in lighting design. Responsibilities within the MFA Theatre Design and Technology program include student mentoring and recruiting plus other duties as assigned. Attendance at all SOTD faculty meetings and Production Design area meetings is also required.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of professional experience in lighting design. Teaching and mentoring experience is a plus. An MFA or equivalent professional experience is required.

Please include a Letter of Application, current CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts. and three letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.