The University of North Georgia Hiring for Lecturer in Theatre at UNG – Gainesville Full Time

Job Title: Lecturer in Theatre
Location: UNG – Gainesville
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 262846
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The Theatre Department at the University of North Georgia invites applications for a Lecturer of Theatre with a focus on Lighting Design and Production. The position’s primary responsibilities will be to teach the lighting design, lighting production, and projections classes as well as run the practicum classes as our production Master Electrician. Candidates would also occasionally design lights or projections for main stage productions, and maintain and purchase equipment as necessary. Ability to also teach stagecraft (rigging/welding/construction) and/or experience in lighting for digital mediums or any other theatrical generalist specialties are a plus. UNG’s Theatre program is one of two institutions, along with Brenau University, comprising the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, a one-of-a-kind collaboration between two North Georgia institutions of higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses as assigned by department leadership (5/5)
• Master Electrician for season productions
• When load or contract allows, design lights and/or projections for GTA productions

Required Qualifications

• MA or higher with at least 18 hours in a relevant discipline or the equivalent in professional experience will be considered.
• MFA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Design/Technology is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm