SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Theatre Arts
Budget Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Local Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Scenic Design)
Posting Date: December 8, 2023
Classification: N/A
Duties: The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Associate or Assistant Professor of Scenic Design beginning in the fall semester of 2024. This is a ten-month role leaving time to pursue outside opportunities during the summer.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and skilled educator as well as professional practitioner able to teach, mentor and inspire at various levels of scenic design training. The candidate will teach academic courses in design; the ability to teach theatre history is a plus.
The Scenic Design professor designs productions for the departmental main stage season as needed and shares ln the organization and leadership of the Design and Technology concentration which includes tracks in scenery, costume, lighting, sound, technical direction, and stage management.
We desire a strong, collaborative colleague dedicated to academic theatre and program building. Our Design and Technology concentration makes up a third of the department enrollment. The department has a long history of student placement in graduate schools as well as in the theatre, TV, and film industries. We expect that the successful candidate will continue to build on the strong reputation of the Design and Technology concentration at SUNY New Paltz.
Qualifications: Required:
• MFA in Theatre Design with a specialization in scenery
Preferred:
• College teaching experience
• Prior record of artistic/scholarly achievement
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students
• Professional experience beyond the academic arena
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• A letter of application specifically addressing an interest in and the qualifications of the position
• CV
• Professional portfolio
• Single PDF of 10-15 of design samples
• List of three references with contact information
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2344
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 01/19/24
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2344
