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AY2025-2026 Theatre: 50229 Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Scenic Design)

Position Number: 5673543
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

AY2025-2026 Theatre: 50229 Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Scenic Design)
Meadows School of the Arts

Location: Dallas, TX
Open Date: Sep 23, 2024

Description:
Professor of Practice (Open Rank) of Theatre - Scenic Design (Position #50229)

The Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenured teaching and professional faculty track position of Professor of Practice of Scenic Design, at the assistant, associate or full appointment depending upon qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach in the School's MFA in Entertainment Design Program and advise students on projects and productions. This position is a partner in a collaborative, active, forward-focused professional training program on the graduate level. Applicants must possess a strong background in stage and scenic design, a knowledge of contemporary training and techniques for the 21st century designer, a willingness to work with a collaborative spirit among a team of six design faculty members with diverse approaches, and a proven ability to teach advanced design courses.

This is a Professional and Teaching faculty position. While it is not eligible for tenure, it has a three-tier promotion path and opportunity for long-term (five-year) contracts which may, at the top rank (Professor of Practice), be renewed annually contingent on job performance. Professional and Teaching faculty's primary responsibility is teaching, though courses may be substituted by significant service roles. Additional service will be negotiated based on teaching load and departmental needs. Creative work and research are not expected, though they may be rewarded.

This position requires being physically located on the SMU campus in Dallas throughout the academic year. The position begins academic year 2025-26, with a commitment of nine months per year.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

An MFA, relevant terminal degree, or significant professional experience is

required. Candidates without a terminal degree are encouraged to apply if they

have equivalent professional and demonstrated teaching experience that

prepares them for the responsibilities of a graduate training program.

USA 829 membership preferred

Ongoing professional career with a national presence

Portfolio exhibiting scenic design in theatre, dance, and/or opera

Command of various digital skills including Vectorworks

Familiarity with the history of architecture and associated decorative styles.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/150661

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, a CV, names and contact information for three references, and a description of their creative and teaching accomplishments and philosophy. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/150661.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by January 3, 2025, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

The Division of Theatre is an active community of scholars and teaching artists based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is housed within the Meadows School of the Arts and Communications, a vibrant community of faculty, staff. and students working in and often across ten different disciplines. The Division produces an annual season combining contemporary and historical plays with original work by students. Faculty and students collaborate year-round with Metroplex theatre companies. Faculty have access to an extensive library system on campus, including the Jake L. and Nancy Hamon Arts Library housed in the Owens Arts Center. The Division awards a BFA degree with two tracks (Acting and Theatre Studies) and MFA degrees in both Acting and Design. Visit us at https://www.smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/theatre.

Founded in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. The Meadows School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in advertising, art, art history, arts management and arts entrepreneurship, creative computation, music, theatre, dance, film and media arts, public affairs & corporate communication, journalism and fashion journalism. The goal of the Meadows School of the Arts, as a comprehensive educational institution, is to prepare students to meet the demands of professional careers. The Meadows School is a leader in developing innovative outreach and community engagement programs, challenging its students to make a difference locally and globally by developing vital connections between art, entrepreneurship and change. The Meadows School of the Arts is also a convener for the arts in North Texas, serving as a catalyst for new collaborations and providing critical industry research.

SMU, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is dedicated to academic excellence. SMU is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center and home to over eight million people, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Assistant Vice President for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.