Centre College is seeking a candidate pool that is rich in thought for aVisiting Assistant Professor of Theatre (Design & Technical Theatre), beginning August 2025.
This two-year visitor will serve as the design expert for the Theatre program at Centre College. Faculty carry a 3-3 load (distributed across two long terms and our 3-week January term), with course equivalency granted for designing lights, scenery, and/or costumes for 2-4 productions for the season. Classes taught may include:
Introduction to Technical Theatre
Introduction to Design
Scenic & Costume Design
Lighting, Sound, & Projection Design
C.A.D.D. for the Stage
Other classes as relevant to program needs and individual expertise
This faculty member will also serve as instructor of record for one-credit technical practicum sections. This position works in concert with our Technical Director and Costume Shop Supervisor to execute and manage technical needs for 2-4 productions per season. They will also mentor student designers and collaborate with Theatreprogram and Norton Center for the Arts staff as well as guest designers when needed.
SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $69,000, commensurate with experience.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates different views and lived experiences We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to the depth of our faculty, support our flourishing student body, and utilizecomprehensive pedagogical practices.
The successful candidate will join a community of compassionate teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship, balanced representation, shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, global study and citizenship, scholarly achievement, and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds, mentoring for early-career faculty, and ongoing professional development.
Centre College boasts small classes and high academic standards, a leading study abroad program, a world-class performing arts center, and competitive Division III athletics.
Centre Collegeis located in historic Danville, Kentucky, offering a high quality of life and easy access to Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati.
Centre College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to racial and ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Candidates with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process should contact Jennifer Goff at jennifer.goff@centre.edu
For more information about Centre College, visit www.centre.edu
Centre College is a proud member of the Greater Kentucky Higher Education Recruitment Consortium: www.greaterkyherc.org
Qualified candidates will hold an MFA or other terminal degree in Theatre or a related field by the time of appointment, demonstrate their commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching and mentoring
To apply, please submit the following at http://apply.interfolio.com/163773
1. Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and effectiveness
4. Statement addressing your approach to inclusive excellence
5. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on March 20, and will continue until the position is filled. Preference may be given to applicants who submit by the initial date.
As a fundamental policy and in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Centre College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in the administration of any of its education or employment policies. Centre College hires and promotes its employees and admits its students on the basis of merit, qualification, and character.
