Shenandoah University is accepting applications for an Assistant Technical Director / Scene Shop Supervisor for the Shenandoah Conservatory. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
A skilled individual with a minimum BFA (MFA preferred) in Theatrical Design and Production or equivalent experience in professional and academic settings in order to accomplish the following; help provide a safe working environment in the scene shop and theatres, supervise students as part of their laboratory assignments, assist students with production assignments in properties, scenic construction, scenic art and technical direction and join an intensive collaborative Conservatory environment. This individual must have a working knowledge of shop and tool safety, scenery construction techniques, stage rigging, scenic art, and stage properties. Teaching opportunities within the area of expertise may be available to the appropriate candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well.
At this time, SU is requiring that individuals within certain groups specifically those who have high levels of contact with others at the university or pose a greater risk to our community to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by August 1 for Fall 2021 or have at least the first dose by June 1 for groups that will be in person this summer (with full vaccination following as soon as possible), unless they have a SU-approved medical or religious exemption
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY VALUES THE UNIQUE AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY AND SEEKS TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING IN AN INVITING COMMUNITY WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE WELCOME AND RESPECTED. THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN’S STATUS OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
A skilled individual with a minimum BFA (MFA preferred) in Theatrical Design and Production or equivalent experience in professional and academic settings in order to accomplish the following; help provide a safe working environment in the scene shop and theatres, supervise students as part of their laboratory assignments, assist students with production assignments in properties, scenic construction, scenic art and technical direction and join an intensive collaborative Conservatory environment. This individual must have a working knowledge of shop and tool safety, scenery construction techniques, stage rigging, scenic art, and stage properties. Teaching opportunities within the area of expertise may be available to the appropriate candidate.
HOW TO APPLY:
The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well.
At this time, SU is requiring that individuals within certain groups specifically those who have high levels of contact with others at the university or pose a greater risk to our community to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by August 1 for Fall 2021 or have at least the first dose by June 1 for groups that will be in person this summer (with full vaccination following as soon as possible), unless they have a SU-approved medical or religious exemption
SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY VALUES THE UNIQUE AND DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY AND SEEKS TO FOSTER MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING IN AN INVITING COMMUNITY WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE WELCOME AND RESPECTED. THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN’S STATUS OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.