Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Lighting, Department of Theatre, College of Fine Arts [R0140791]
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Lighting, Department of Theatre, College of Fine Arts [R0140791].
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to lead its professional Lighting Design and Technology program. Candidates with a record of professional engagement, academic experience, and a strong desire to continue to engage in scholarship and/or research as professional creative activity consistent with the expectations of an R1 Research Institution are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be employed in a 9-month academic year appointment with a 3/3 teaching load of 9 credits per semester in departmental course offerings in Lighting Design, Technology, and/or Emerging Technologies; recruit, advise, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; advance the reputation/visibility of the University nationally and internationally; promote the department’s professional lighting design program as well as undertake department, college, and University service activities and events.
We seek candidates whose pursuit of artistic excellence, innovative vision, and creative energy will enable an elevated and effective engagement within a highly committed, vibrant, and culturally diverse community of students, instructors, artists, and scholars. As a Minority-Serving institution (MSI) and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), UNLV enrolls a high percentage of minority students and is committed to reducing barriers to their academic success.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE - INCLUDE COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The department holds 12 full-time and 7 part-time faculty and enrolls over 220 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. The distinguished faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars, artists, and theatre practitioners with substantive links to the professional theatre and the film and television industry. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in Stage and Screen Acting, Design/Technology, and Theatre Studies; a Master of Fine Arts in Design/Technology, Performance, and Stage Management. The department has an established Acting for the Camera program that is integrated across the performance curriculum; and a successful interdisciplinary relationship with the Department of Film including film production, design, screen-acting, and digital media. Situated in the “entertainment capital of the world” the department shares a dynamic relationship with the Las Vegas strip. Through collaboration, exchange, workshops, technical and performance projects, apprenticeships, internships, and employment, the Las Vegas entertainment industry is a valuable resource enriching both faculty and students. The Nevada Conservatory Theatre (NCT), founded by the theatre faculty in 2000 and housed in the Judy Bayley Theatre on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas stands as a model for the intersection of research, pedagogy, and professional practice. The NCT is the applied artistic and technical producing arm of the department. Built on a professional-oriented, theatre model, the NCT is committed to bringing to Las Vegas the highest quality theatre. With a spotlight on the integration of professional guest artists and advanced students, the NCT is committed to creating “a vibrant theatre that inspires and entertains while providing a social, political, and ethical forum for Las Vegas artists and audiences.”
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment):
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M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree in the disciplines of theatre lighting, technical theatre production, or entertainment technology from an accredited college or university.
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A nationally or internationally recognized body of creative and artistic excellence as demonstrated by professional-level accomplishments in the aforementioned disciplines.
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A significant and substantial record of professional theatre practice.
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Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in higher education in the classroom or studio/laboratory settings.
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Eligibility to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR:
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Strong evidence of technical skills related to lighting systems and technologies.
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Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with graduate and undergraduate students.
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Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse, non-traditional, and first-generation student population, fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
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Member in good standing of the United Scenic Artists, local 829.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment):
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M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree in the disciplines of theatre lighting, technical theatre production, or entertainment technology from an accredited college or university.
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A nationally or internationally recognized body of creative and artistic excellence as demonstrated by professional level accomplishments in the aforementioned disciplines.
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A significant and substantial record of professional theatre practice.
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Minimum 3-5-years of teaching experience in higher education in the classroom or studio/laboratory settings.
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Strong evidence of technical skills related to lighting systems and technologies.
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Knowledge of new and emerging technologies.
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Member in good standing of the United Scenic Artists, local 829
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Eligibility to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
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Evidence of strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and working with graduate and undergraduate students;
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Experience teaching, guest lecturing, or conducting workshops at the graduate level.
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Conference participation, presentation, workshops, or portfolio reviews.
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Leadership position in academic administration: Resident Lighting Designer, Head of Design, or similar.
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Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse, non-traditional, and first-generation student population, fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
SALARY RANGE
Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
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Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
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Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
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No state income tax
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Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
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Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
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Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 26, 2024.
Materials should be addressed to Dana Moran William, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.
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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.
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