Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Michigan State University(MSU) • East Lansing, MI • 3h ago

Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term - Theatre

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre seeks to hire a full-time, one-year Fixed-Term Assistant Professor, Instructor, or Assistant Instructor of Scene Design (with possible renewal), starting August 16, 2026. The successful candidate will be a collaborative member in a production environment and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Scene Design, Media Design, Scene Painting, and Drafting, as well as courses in the University's Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities. Other classes to be taught may include introduction to technical theatre, topics in production design, and graduate design studio. The candidate will participate in departmental production activities and design (or mentor student designers) in department productions each year, supervise scenic painters and properties artisans, and mentor/supervise student designers. Continued work in the professional field is encouraged.

Michigan State University's Department of Theatre is a vibrant organization offering a BA, BFA (acting, design, and stage management), MFA (acting and design), and Minors in Dance and Musical Theatre. The Department presents a series of major productions each academic year. http://theatre.msu.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other -MFA (see minimum qualifications for more information)

Minimum Requirements

MFA or MA in scenic design preferred; BA or BFA in scenic design considered with 5 years of professional experience.

Experience teaching at the college level.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A positive attitude and the ability to effectively collaborate with others.

Desired Qualifications

Strong mentorship of scenic design, props, paint, and/or media for graduate and/or undergraduate students

Proficiency in traditional craftspersonship and modern technology to produce high-quality scenic or media designs

Union/professional affiliations

Ability to teach and mentor across design disciplines

Required Application Materials

a cover letter

current curriculum vitae

website or online design portfolio

the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill out the initial application with these names and emails)

Additional supplemental materials (i.e., teaching syllabi, teaching philosophy, etc.) (optional)

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1128920.

For more information, contact Karen Kangas-Preston, Chair of the Search Committee at kangaspr@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

06/01/2026

Website

http://theatre.msu.edu/

Department Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

MSU Statement

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