Essential Qualifications: BA or BFA in Theatre. Understanding of safe operation of hand and power tools, carpentry, scenic or decorative painting skills and/or properties design & construction, and the ability to read construction drawings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications: MA in Theatre or MFA in Technical Theatre and/or Scenic Design with one year of teaching experience at the collegiate level. Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, communication, scheduling and time management skills. Working knowledge of rigging, gas and electric welders, CAD software, automation and/or experience

The Department of Theatre at the University of Minnesota Duluth seeks a 9-month, 50% Practicum Instructor of Theatre in scenery and/or properties beginning 8/21/2023. Responsibilities include team-teaching a hands-on course with tenured or tenure-track faculty. Position will supervise stagecraft crews in proper scenic construction, properties construction and/or scene painting practices as instructed by the technical director.

UMD is the second largest campus of the University of Minnesota system. The Department of Theatre, within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, offers the B.F.A. in Theatre with emphases in Musical Theatre, Acting, Design/Technical Theatre and Stage Management. In addition, the department supports a B.A. degree in Theatre and dance, theatre, and film studies minors.

Applications must be submitted online at: https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job and search for job opening 355509. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE INCLUDE:

1. Letter of application reflecting experience as related to the position.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Contact information for three current references.

4. Unofficial transcript with evidence of Bachelor’s or terminal degree.

Review of complete applications will begin May 22, 2023, and continue until position is filled. For additional information, please email mharvey@d.umn.edu.

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