University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre
University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400
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Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division School of Performing and Visual Arts
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please submit cover letter, CV highlighting relevant experience, link to website with design portfolio, teaching philosophy and three professional references.
Job Summary Theselected candidate will lead the Scenic Designarea in an active graduate and undergraduate TheatreProgram at the nationally accredited University of Southern Mississippi. This is a full-time, visiting, Spring semester-only contract in the area of Scenic Design and consists of pedagogy intheatre emphasizing the Design and Technical elements of Scene Design. Theselected candidate will participate in a collaborative atmosphere withcolleagues in terms of both teaching and creative research. Applicants fromdiverse cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teaches all design courses pertaining to scene design includingscene design, scene painting, design studio. THE 406/506- Scene Design,THE 435/636-Advanced Scene Design, THE 336- Scenic painting, THE 680-Graduate DesignStudio THE 434/534-Design Studio II (Scenographic Rendering/Model Making), THE 680-Graduate Design Studio, 107-Introduction to Design May teach other courses depending on experience and needs of program. Serves as Head of the MFA Scene Design area. Mentors all studentsin this area, and recruits students for this area. Advises Graduate and Undergraduate scene design students in theircreative projects in Theatre. Mentors students and graduate assistants in scenic painting of productions. Designs one production (scenic design) during the academic year as part of their creative research Attends all faculty/staff, School, and Production meetings. Collaborates with the Technical Director/ProductionManager/Program Coordinator on future designer assignments for productions. Participates in general recruitment for the Theatre program. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications M.F.A.in Scene Design or related field. Demonstrated understanding of current designand technology in the area of scenic design. The ability to work as a collaborator with faculty across disciplinesin the Theatre Program.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge in Computer AidedDrafting-Auto/Cad or Vector Works, Scenic Painting. Knowledge of Lighting, Sound and Costume design. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in higher education. Experience mentoringgraduate students. Experience in Projection Design. Professional experience in scene design and related professional work.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre.
Position Details
Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division School of Performing and Visual Arts
Position Type Faculty
Employment Status Full Time
Grant Funded No
Pay Grade
Generic Grade
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants This position is for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please submit cover letter, CV highlighting relevant experience, link to website with design portfolio, teaching philosophy and three professional references.
Job Summary Theselected candidate will lead the Scenic Designarea in an active graduate and undergraduate TheatreProgram at the nationally accredited University of Southern Mississippi. This is a full-time, visiting, Spring semester-only contract in the area of Scenic Design and consists of pedagogy intheatre emphasizing the Design and Technical elements of Scene Design. Theselected candidate will participate in a collaborative atmosphere withcolleagues in terms of both teaching and creative research. Applicants fromdiverse cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teaches all design courses pertaining to scene design includingscene design, scene painting, design studio. THE 406/506- Scene Design,THE 435/636-Advanced Scene Design, THE 336- Scenic painting, THE 680-Graduate DesignStudio THE 434/534-Design Studio II (Scenographic Rendering/Model Making), THE 680-Graduate Design Studio, 107-Introduction to Design May teach other courses depending on experience and needs of program. Serves as Head of the MFA Scene Design area. Mentors all studentsin this area, and recruits students for this area. Advises Graduate and Undergraduate scene design students in theircreative projects in Theatre. Mentors students and graduate assistants in scenic painting of productions. Designs one production (scenic design) during the academic year as part of their creative research Attends all faculty/staff, School, and Production meetings. Collaborates with the Technical Director/ProductionManager/Program Coordinator on future designer assignments for productions. Participates in general recruitment for the Theatre program. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications M.F.A.in Scene Design or related field. Demonstrated understanding of current designand technology in the area of scenic design. The ability to work as a collaborator with faculty across disciplinesin the Theatre Program.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge in Computer AidedDrafting-Auto/Cad or Vector Works, Scenic Painting. Knowledge of Lighting, Sound and Costume design. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in higher education. Experience mentoringgraduate students. Experience in Projection Design. Professional experience in scene design and related professional work.
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.