Regular Faculty - Scenic Design - Moscow Idaho

Company: University of Idaho Job
Location: Moscow, Idaho
Posted On: 04/03/2026

Position Summary The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist-scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre-makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy. Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design Lead the MFA Scenic Design program, including mentoring graduate students and overseeing thesis and creative work Teach in related areas (e.g., digital drafting, scenic painting, design theory) as qualified Supervise student designers and teaching assistants in both classroom and production settings Maintain an active professional creative practice in regional/national/international venues Participate in student recruitment, both graduate and undergraduate Serve on department, college, and university committees Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair Teaching Modality: Must be able to teach in-person on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners Required Qualifications MFA in Scenic Design or closely related field Minimum of five years of professional experience at the regional theatre level or higher Experience teaching scenic design and related areas Experience in researching theatrical design Experience collaborating with others Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at the collegiate level Record of mentorship and supervision of student design work Portfolio demonstrating a range of design practices and interdisciplinary engagement Evidence of sustained creative achievement Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Suite) Experience with drafting and the ability to teach digital drafting techniques Evidence of engaged scholarship, including community, socially responsive, or interdisciplinary design work Demonstrated commitment to access in theatre education and design More...

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