Specialist - Teacher-Fixed Term

Job description

Working/Functional Title Specialist - Teaching, Fixed Term - Theatre Position Summary: The Department of Theatre seeks to hire a full-time, one-year Fixed-Term Academic Specialist in Technical Direction (with possible renewal), starting August 1, 2026. The Technical Director is responsible for mounting all Department of Theatre and MSU Opera Theatre productions during the academic year and overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the scene shop and affiliated performance venues. This includes budgeting all scenic elements of productions; creating technical drawings; supervising construction, load-in, and technical rehearsals; maintaining scene shop inventory and equipment; maintaining theatre department facilities; and assisting with affiliated performances. The Technical Director will work in collaboration with the Associate Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, and mentor/supervise student technicians and teach courses in their area of expertise, including Drafting and Stagecraft, and complete departmental and university service as needed. Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is a vibrant organization offering a BA, BFA (acting, design, and stage ma...