Description:

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure.

This position will have a specialty in theater technology and will oversee the scene shop in the theater program. Core responsibilities include overseeing the technical elements of annual productions, managing part-time crew/stagecraft students, and collaboration with supportive faculty and staff. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed.

The selected candidate will be hired at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Full Professor rank based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This is a 9-month tenure track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts provides students with exceptional professional programs, which combine development in artistic disciplines and career preparation in the arts. These programs are delivered through individualized and small-group instruction within a broad-based curriculum.

Each of our areas of study—Theatre, Visual Arts and Music—has a long and strong academic and performance history. From Afro-Caribbean Dance to Jazz Music, Classical Theatre and Visual Design, our talented students are led by gifted professors whose primary goal is excellence.

The department fosters creativity, exploration and discovery in students though interdisciplinary collaboration and outreach, inspiring growth, change and global awareness through the arts. Our faculty subscribe to the highest academic, artistic and ethical standards for themselves and their students.

The theater program is accredited by The National Association of Schools of Theater ( NAST ) and has produced Grammy award winners and nominees.

Requirements:

MA, MFA , and or PhD. with at least four years teaching experience, scholarly activity and service, preferably in a higher education setting.

Preferred:

At least four years of teaching at the university level.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more

  This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.