ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR / SCENIC DESIGNER & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DRAMA

Company: Del Mar College
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR / SCENIC DESIGNER & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DRAMA

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Posting Number- F0462
This position is open to- Open to All Applicants
Department - Art and Drama
Position Type - Faculty
Employment Status- Full-Time-Faculty
Salary- $56,773.00 per 9 months
Open Date- 04/21/2025
Close Date- 05/21/2025
Open Until Filled- No
Effective Date of Employment- 08/18/2025

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Perform all aspects of the position of Scenic Designer & Technical Director for all Del Mar College Drama productions and events. Occasionally supervise student designers. Supervise Student Assistants and crews in execution of designs. Manage operations and maintain equipment in the Drama Program's theatre spaces, Scene Shop, and associated production facilities. Establish and maintain proper safety protocols in theatre spaces and production facilities. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Although this non-tenure track position does not carry a course load, courses may be assigned based on education and experience. Assist the Drama Program in developing improvements in the program and assure compliance with National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) standards. Participate in the self-evaluation process. Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the Department Chair.

Accept special assignments occasionally. Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings. Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards. Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities. Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar. Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Design scenery and execute designs utilizing principally student crews.
- Ability to budget for and build set design elements in cooperation with other Drama Faculty and students.
- Ability to utilize effective communication styles and methods to accomplish the work of the Technical Director, including the safety component.
- Experience working with student crews is required.
- Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources, stage mechanics and equipment, and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Theater with an emphasis in Design and Technical Theatre

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Scenic Design and Technical Direction.

College-level teaching experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Job Duties
PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and promote a high level of safety and craftsmanship in scenic designs and execution.
- Supervise students in construction, metal work and welding, assembly, painting, props, dressing, and effects for all Drama productions and sponsored events.
- Assist with show budgeting, planning and materials orders and acquisitions, maintaining accurate budget records, researching products and specialty materials and generation of working drawings (may require use of personal vehicle to shop for supplies).
- Supervise training students on theatre equipment, hand and power tools, and all aspects of safety procedures.
- Maintain Drama production equipment, two theatre production spaces, and support areas including lighting and sound shops, paint shop, carpentry and metal shops, prop shop and off site storage, theatrical rigging system and hardware, automation equipment, and scenery storage.
- Provide technical support for Drama outreach and recruiting efforts.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain daily hours in the Drama Scene Shop and theatre spaces.
- Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on Drama equipment and theatre systems, according to Drama Maintenance Schedule.
- Perform annual Drama equipment inventory with student assistance.
- Supervise and approve hours bi-weekly for Student Assistant staff.
- Attend technical rehearsals for all productions and events, to assist with technical issues and supervise student production crews.
- Attend scheduled faculty and production meetings.
- Attend selected performances in rotation with other faculty, to resolve technical issues.
- Attend staff/faculty professional development and other activities required by the college.

To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings/29586

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