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About the role
- The appointment begins August 19, 2027, with a mandatory 2-day orientation on August 19 & 20, 2027.
- The Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nation's leading undergraduate programs in theatrical performance and production, with 97 full- and part-time faculty members and staff and 550 students across all disciplines.
- This is an in-person teaching position based at Emerson's Boston campus.
Responsibilities
- Lighting Design I
- Lighting Design II
- Foundations of Stage Design
- Support and mentorship for senior showcase curriculum
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will hold an MFA in Lighting Design or an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Design accompanied by at least 3-5 years professional experience.
- Candidates must have experience teaching lighting design and production at the college level and a passion for helping emerging designers develop both their artistic voices and technical confidence.
- Expertise in the following areas is expected:
- Please note, in the job application where there is the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, you must include all of the required materials listed above.
Nice to have
- Experience with or knowledge of United Scenic Artist, Local 829 is preferred but not required.
- Projection and video experience is a plus
Compensation
- for this appointment will be $81,723.
Benefits
- Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses both the candidate's approach to mentorship and how the candidate creates learning environments in which everyone has the opportunity to excel
Company info
- We are especially interested in educators who can bring the realities of professional practice into the classroom connecting collaboration, technology, craftsmanship, and storytelling.
- At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular offerings.
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