Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Theatre, Film & Television

Posting Number

req25544

Department

Sch Theatre Film & Television

Department Website Link

https://tftv.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona seeks an academic year appointment, Visiting Assistant Professor in Scene Design (non tenure eligible) for the 2026-27 academic year.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach courses and direct production studies to undergraduate and graduate students in some of the following topics:
  • Scenic design
  • Period styles
  • Drafting
  • Props
• Instruct and supervise scenic design and technology students for all productions in the theatre programs.
• Demonstrate comprehensive education practices in the design program through teaching, mentoring, and related activities.
• Collaborate in the evolution of design courses to reflect a wide range of contemporary entertainment trends.
• Direct MFA thesis and BFA capstone projects for scenic design and technology students.
• Design at least one theatre production.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA degree and 3 years of professional experience are required.
• Professional experience must include experience as a scenic designer, CAD drafting, model making, painting, drawing and digital imaging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's of Fine Arts.
• University-level teaching experience in scenic design or related skills beyond graduate school preferred.
• Experience with projection design and designing in technologically-enhanced multi-media environments such as: rock shows, film and television production, XR settings, and immersive installations.

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Visiting (NTE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

8/17/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Justine Collins
521-621-7007

Open Date

4/1/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to a CV and cover letter, the applicant should include a separate one-page statement on how the applicant's scholarship, teaching, and service address comprehensive excellence in the field of design and theatre technology.

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