Theatre Design and Production:

• Design 2-3 productions a year lending to the strength of the candidate’s areas of expertise.
• Assist in the execution of the design work prepared by the candidate.
• Serve as the company Production Manager by assisting with the assignments and scheduling of backstage crews, strike crews, and technical rehearsals.
• Work with the department chair to develop the yearly production calendar
• Participation in weekly department and production meetings, as well as monthly company meetings.

Facilities Manager of the Rita Tallent Picken Center for the Arts and Humanities:

• Setup, Management, and strike for campus and outside rental events
• Repair, upgrade and maintain production inventory for the RITA
• Supervision of staff assistants
• Develop and recommend long-range plans, objectives, and facility needs for the RITA
• RITA production budgeting

Teaching:

• Teach two academic courses per year in the Theatre Arts Department - depending on the need and candidate’s areas of expertise
• Mentor student designers and technicians in the production process.
• Career advising and mentorship of students
• Participate in annual academic and artistic assessments of company members
• Participate in program entry auditions and interviews, as well as Visit and Scholarship Days

• Overall thoroughness, organization and accuracy
• Timeliness of meeting goals.
• Willingness to make suggestions and soundness of those suggestions.
• Soundness of judgment and operational decisions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to University personnel.
• Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities. This includes the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible.
• Integrity in dealing with customers, students, vendors, employees, and management.
• Punctuality, attendance, effective use of time, and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Proven success as a teacher with strong emphasis on student learning, high impact practices and pedagogical knowledge
• MFA in Theatrical Design and Technology
• Principles, practices and procedures for planning, implanting and managing performance programs for the CAH and the community
• Facility scheduling and management
• Familiarity with technical theatre equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills
• Flexibility and problem solving skills
• Through understanding of the functions behind the operations of the Rita, specifically the Main Stage Theatre, Black Box Theatre, Studios A and B, Bedford Concert Hall and the Theatre Scene Shop.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work evening and weekend events
• Experience in personnel management

Ergonomic requirements:

• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Lifting and/or moving theatre equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to 30lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs.
• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Climbing and reaching required to set, reposition and strike lighting and/or sound equipment. Able to work at heights up to 20-25’ and restricted spaces.
• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Grasping and manipulating hand and power tools required for setup, management or strike of events.
• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Bending/squatting required for setup, management and strike for events.
• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Ability to communicate with team members at a distance (across a performance space) during event setup, management or strike.
• Work performed: Setup, management, and strike for campus and outside rental events. Physical Demands: Ability to visually and auditorily identify, interpret and evaluate information during event setup, management or strike
• Work performed: Repair, upgrade and maintain production inventory. Physical Demands: moving lighting, shelving, lifting.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu  (Candidates NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) – follow link then continue to STEP 2

Internal Applicants: https://www.hrs.wisconsin.edu (Candidates currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System) – follow link then under “Main Menu” choose:

• “Self Service”
• “Recruiting”
• “Careers”

STEP 2: Under "Job Search" choose:

• "More Options"
• Job Opening ID: "14340"
• "Search"
• Select "Academic Staff in Theatre Design and Production/Facilities Management"
• Click "Apply"
• You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login"

If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• CV/Resume
• 3-5 Portfolio samples of theatrical design work in area of expertise
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Three References

You must select "SUBMIT", selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have questions about how to apply go to https://kb.wisc.edu/hrs/page.php?id=21544

Please Note:
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.