Adjunct Faculty - Assistant Technical Director for Theatre

Position Summary:

The Theatre Department at Concordia University Irvine seeks applicants for adjunct faculty positions in the area of Technical Theatre Design and Production. The department strives to develop wise and honorable citizens capable of excelling as witnesses of Christ through their various roles within the academic field and elsewhere. Pursuant to this mission, we seek adjunct faculty candidates who can articulate the interconnection between their Christian faith and their academic pursuits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• The assistant technical director (Theatre) is responsible for assisting with all aspects of technical theatre production for the Theatre Department's mainstage productions and special events.
• All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.
• Assist with set construction and other technical aspects for all Theatre Department mainstage productions and special events.
• Maintain the grid, light and sound inventory, storage and booths.
• Collaborate with guest designers and technicians for all productions as necessary.
• Assist in supervising set construction and lighting preparation for each Theatre Department production and any special theatre events. This includes assisting planning of work schedules, ordering of materials and equipment, direct supervision of student workers, and delegation of authority to student supervisors and assistants when appropriate.
• Assist the Resident Designer/Technical Director in training and supervising all Theatre Shop student workers; plan schedules, delegate authority and run crews of student workers as appropriate.
• Ensure that all technical work in the areas of set, lighting, costume, makeup, properties and sound is conducted in accordance with Theatre Department and University policies and procedures.
• Possible course topics vary - a list of courses offered is available in the CUI Catalog

Qualification Requirements:

• Successful candidates must confess the Christian faith, demonstrate a commitment to a Lutheran liberal arts education and possess teaching excellence.
• Candidates should also have an earned BA or BFA in theater and/or relevant experience in technical theatre