Technical Director

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Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Roanoke College invites applications for a full-time staff position in Technical Direction and Production Design. The position will be responsible for creating and implementing set, lighting, props, projection, and sound designs (as needed) as well as the supervision of student workers in those areas. Primary tasks within the theatre include construction of sets, sourcing and creating soundscapes, and hanging and focusing lighting. The TD will also teach two courses in technical design (Stagecraft and either Scenic Design or Lighting Design) and collaborate with undergraduate students on 3-4 productions each year. The technical director also supports events held in the theater outside of theatre production such as invited guest speakers, campus events, and admissions presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and fabrication of scenic design, lighting design, procurement/fabrication of all properties, and sound for 3-4 main stage productions, and occasional student productions
• Supervision and maintenance of scene shop, theaters (main stage and studio) and related facilities including lighting and sound systems, and storage areas
• Teaching, supervising and training students in technical design and production in class and workshop settings
• Supervising theater spaces and providing technical support for college and community use beyond theatre productions, including concert shell installation
• Responsible for teaching 2 courses a year in theatrical design. Typical courses include stagecraft, lighting design, scenic design.
• Variable hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Reports to the Assistant Dean, School of Communication/Culture/Arts.

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• MFA in Technical Direction, Theatrical Design, or related field
• 3-5 years experience of undergraduate teaching, desired
• Demonstrated technical production experience with knowledge of carpentry, rigging, and electrics
• In lieu of a masters, professional experience will also be considered