Texas State University
Assistant Professor of Instruction of Opera Theater/Opera Technical Director
Texas State University, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated theatrical designer to serve as a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction of Opera Theater/Opera Technical Director. Duties begin August 2025. The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To Responsibilities
Ensure high technical standards for all TXST Opera Theater productions. Collaborate with the Director of Opera Theater in developing a vision and production calendar for each opera. Create scenic and lighting designs, construct sets, hang lighting (as needed), and coordinate costumes and props for a minimum of two fully staged opera productions per year. Schedule and run design and production meetings. Oversee production budgets. Communicate and coordinate with operations managers in Evans Auditorium and the Performing Arts Center. Maintain a safe working environment, including proper maintenance and storage of equipment. Train and supervise student workers, as needed. Teach two courses per semester on technical production for opera and/or theater, or other courses according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities. Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Working Conditions
Use of manual dexterity. Climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds. Training student workers on equipment and technology, occasionally in elevated locations such as catwalks, grids, and spot booths/towers. Regular daytime office hours and meetings, in addition to night and weekend hours, based on our production schedule. Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
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The School of Music at Texas State University seeks an engaging, creative, collaborative, and dedicated theatrical designer to serve as a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction of Opera Theater/Opera Technical Director. Duties begin August 2025. The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To Responsibilities
Ensure high technical standards for all TXST Opera Theater productions. Collaborate with the Director of Opera Theater in developing a vision and production calendar for each opera. Create scenic and lighting designs, construct sets, hang lighting (as needed), and coordinate costumes and props for a minimum of two fully staged opera productions per year. Schedule and run design and production meetings. Oversee production budgets. Communicate and coordinate with operations managers in Evans Auditorium and the Performing Arts Center. Maintain a safe working environment, including proper maintenance and storage of equipment. Train and supervise student workers, as needed. Teach two courses per semester on technical production for opera and/or theater, or other courses according to the candidate’s qualifications and needs of the School of Music. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and service activities. Other duties assigned by the Director of the School of Music. Working Conditions
Use of manual dexterity. Climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds. Training student workers on equipment and technology, occasionally in elevated locations such as catwalks, grids, and spot booths/towers. Regular daytime office hours and meetings, in addition to night and weekend hours, based on our production schedule. Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Higher Education
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