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Sterling, KS

Salary: Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience, applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.

A full-time faculty position in Theatre is available August 2025. We seek a broadly trained faculty member with strengths in theatrical design, construction, lighting, and sound. All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership, and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach a variety of courses, in addition to technical and design supervision of all theatre productions during the academic year, along with management of the scene shop and student workers. Depending on experience and expertise, possible courses in a two-year rotation include Theatrical Design, Stagecraft I & II, Theatre History I and II, Oral Interpretation, Theatrical Lighting, Technical Drawing, and supervision of student workers in the scene shop.
2. Work with Sterling College Teacher Education and theatre/communication faculty to maintain Kansas State Board of Education and NCATE accreditation.
3. Advise current students and recruit prospective students.

Qualifications

1. M.A., M.F.A., or PhD. Experience in teaching and technical design.
2. Strong collaborative skills and musical theatre production experience.
3. College teaching experience that demonstrates an understanding of the teaching/learning process.
4. An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse disciplines.
5. Experience in directing is considered a plus.

COMPENSATION

Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience, applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1887, and located in Sterling, Kansas, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. With over 600 students, nearly 40% of whom represent non-majority populations, and 48 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to serve God’s world through training servant leaders and developing future leaders through strategic partnerships. Learn more about us at www.sterling.edu.

How to apply

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, completed faculty questionnaire, copies of graduate transcripts, and the contact information for three references to: Dr. Ken Brown, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The online faculty questionnaire and other application information are available at https://www.sterling.edu/about/employment on the Theatre-Technical Director job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.