Sterling College Looking for Theatrical Design and Technology Faculty Position Full Time

A full-time faculty position in Theatre is available August 1, 2023. We seek a broadly trained faculty member
with strengths in theatrical design & lighting. All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to
model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach a variety of courses, in addition to technical and design supervision of all theatre
productions during the academic year along with management of the scene shop and student workers. Depending on experience and expertise,
possible courses in a two-year rotation include Theatrical Design, Stagecraft I & II, Theatre History I and II, Oral Interpretation,
Theatrical Lighting, Technical Drawing and supervision of Senior Projects and Student Labs. Additional possible courses could include
Introduction to Theatre and Stage Makeup.

Co-sponsoring an annual trip alternating between New York (Broadway) and/or the American
College Theatre Festival.

Work with Sterling College Teacher Education and theatre/communication faculty to maintain Kansas State
Board of Education accreditation.

Advise current students and recruit prospective students.

Participate in faculty
governance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

M.A., M.F.A. or PhD. Experience in teaching & technical design.

Must
have strong collaborative skills and musical theatre production experience. 

College teaching experience that demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching/learning process.

An understanding of undergraduate college students and an ability to relate well to
them.

An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse
disciplines.

COMPENSATION

Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience applied to an
established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1887, and located in
Sterling, Kansas, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian
faith. With approximately 600 students, of which nearly 40% represent non-majority populations, and 49 full-time faculty members, the
campus community shares a vision to serve God’s world through training servant leaders and the development of future leaders through
strategic partnerships. Learn more about us at www.sterling.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The
successful candidate must undergo a background check. To view the list of items to be completed to apply for this position, please go to https://www.sterling.edu/about/employment and view the
Theatrical Design and Technology job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to [email protected].