College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor (Technical Director) - Non-tenure Track - Department of Theatre Bookmark this Requisition Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information School/College College of Arts and Sciences Title College of Arts and Sciences - Assistant Professor (Technical Director) - Non-tenure Track - Department of Theatre Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Payroll Status Faculty 9 Job Description The Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a collaborative, innovative, and solutions-oriented theatre artist and educator for a permanent, full-time, non-tenure earning, Assistant Professor, with expertise in Technical Direction. This position plays a central role in the artistic and educational mission of the department, providing technical leadership for UAB Theatre’s five-show mainstage season while teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in Design and Technology. The Technical Director works closely with directors, scenic designers, the Production Manager, faculty, staff, and students to realize scenic designs safely, efficiently, and collaboratively. The position works within a production team that includes a Scene Shop Supervisor, Electrics Supervisor, Props Supervisor, Costume Director and Shop Manager, faculty designers, and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be an engaged educator and practicing theatre professional who believes strong process leads to strong results, treats safety as non-negotiable, values collaborative problem solving, and is committed to preparing students for professional work in theatre and the entertainment industry.● Serve as Technical Director for UAB Theatre’s five-show mainstage season, managing multiple productions and projects simultaneously across varying stages of development and completion and working actively in scene shop, stage, backstage, and other technical production environments as required by the production process● Collaborate with directors, scenic designers, the Production Manager, faculty, staff, technicians, and students to realize artistic goals within available resources● Manage scenic production budgets, purchasing, material sourcing, and expense tracking● Work with the Scene Shop Supervisor to coordinate scenic construction, installation, maintenance, and strike● Engineer, draft, cost, and coordinate the technical execution of scenic designs● Create and distribute construction drawings and technical documentation● Lead scenic load-ins, strikes, and production transitions● Provide technical leadership for the safe operation and maintenance of the Scene Shop, production equipment, rigging systems, and related technical facilities in collaboration with the Scene Shop Supervisor● Safely operate and provide instruction in the use of theatrical tools, machinery, welding equipment, and scenic fabrication equipment● Mentor and supervise undergraduate students in technical theatre and production practices (Technical Directors, Assistant Technical Directors, and student production leaders)● Teach a 4/4 course load, including Introduction to Theatre Technology: Scenery and Lighting and Advanced Production Practicum and additional courses based on departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise, which may include Drafting, Technical Direction, Automation, Rigging, Scenic Technology, Introduction to Design or Advanced Studio in Scenery● Participate in production meetings, technical rehearsals, and occasional evening and weekend calls as required by the production schedule● Participate in appropriate departmental, college, university, and professional service, including recruitment, advising, portfolio development, and professional preparation within the Design and Technology programAbout the Department Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the Department of Theatr