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Assistant Professor in Lighting Design U of MN Job ID 370014
The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in lighting design beginning fall semester 2026 (08/24/2026).
Appointment will be 100%-time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May), beginning academic year 2026/27 (08/31/2026 to 05/30/2027). This is a probationary (tenure-track) faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor, consistent with collegiate and University policy.
Pay Range: $70,000 - $78,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
How To Apply:
Applications must be submitted online.
You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Applicants must include the following in their application materials:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Three letters of recommendation sent via email to Millie Reid Rivera at [email protected]
- Link to website/design portfolio
- Research Narrative/Statement
- Teaching Narrative/Statement
Applications received by October 15th will receive priority review; however the posting will remain active until filled.
Audio and Media Shop Supervisor (Job ID 371088)
Position Summary
The Audio and Media Shop Supervisor oversees all audio, video, and media operations for the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance. This position combines administrative, technical, and teaching responsibilities to support productions, classroom learning, and special events. The manager supervises staff and students, maintains and upgrades departmental systems, and ensures the successful realization of all audio and media designs across the department’s performance spaces.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $55,000 - $70,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given 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.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
Student Employment
The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance provides a variety of student employment opportunities. These include but are not limited to:
Scenery & Props
The scene and prop shops hire a total of 10-15 students per year. Most student employees are trained to work in all areas of scenery and props from wood and steel construction, props building, scenic painting, and rigging. These shop employees also handle some outside community and professional projects. Employment is also possible during the summer months. For more information contact Jason Allyn-Schwerin.
Lighting
The light lab hires around 4-10 students per year including Light Lab Lighting Technicians and Rental Event Lighting Technicians. These staff members are involved with everything from inventory, installing and focusing light plots, to designing and operating. For more information contact William (Bill) Healey.
Costumes
The costume shop hires between 5-7 students per year including undergraduate costume assistants and wardrobe crew chiefs. This hands-on shop provides a variety of opportunities for learning new techniques and working with different production departments. For more information contact Susan Binder-Pettigrew.
Audio & Media
The audio/media shop hires between 4-6 students per year. Students set up and support audio and media productions within the department season and for rental events within the Rarig Center. For more information contact Montana Johnson.
Marketing & House Management
The marketing and communications office hires 3-6 student employees who develop and distribute marketing and promotional materials and facilitate department events. For more information contact Qiuxia Welch.