Department: Theatre & Dance Job Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Reports To: Department Chair/ Dean Grade/Level: Undergraduate Level Amount of Travel Required: None Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00pm Positions Supervised: None POSITION SUMMARY Benedictine College Department of Theatre and Dance is currently accepting applications for a Technical Director in a part-time position for the 2023-2024 academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing student work in the Scene Shop and will be responsible for the implementation of all department theatre productions as related to scenery. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Instructor of Record for the studio course Production Arts (and possibly Stagecraft and Scenic Design if applicant has a graduate level degree). Serve as department Technical Director for approximately 20 hours/week with the additional requirement of attending all technical rehearsals for up to four productions a year. Duties may also include budgeting and purchasing construction materials. There may be additional opportunities to Scenic Design one production a year based on the candidate's experience. Requirements Competency Statement(s) Candidates must have proven professional and/or academic experience in set construction, including the ability to guide students in the set construction process, and budgeting and purchasing construction materials. Education B.A. in Theatre with proven experience in set construction. M.F.A. or M.A. in theatre or related field preferred. Experience Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the related area of Scenic Design as well as experience with lighting and sound equipment. APPLICATION MATERIALS NEEDED A cover letter A Curriculum Vitae and theatre resume Contact information for three references Optional: Professional Portfolio or Images of previous work For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Nathan Bowman at nbowmanbenedictine.edu PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Abilities Stand C Walk C Sit O Handling / Fingering C Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel F Bend O Push / Pull 12 lbs or less C 13-25 lbs C 26-40 lbs F 41-100 lbs O Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less C 11-20 lbs C 21-50 lbs F 51-100 lbs O Over 100 lbs O N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) EOE