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Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Bowling Green, KY • On-site

Western Kentucky University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

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6.8

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Job description

The Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking an Assistant Professor in Scenic Design to begin in the fall 2026 semester. The candidate will teach and supervise the set design for all department productions, either designing, co-designing, or mentoring student designers. This is a pedagogical assistant professor position focusing on the training of theatre design and technology students. A typical course load will be 4 to 5 classes a year, including Design I, Stagecraft, and Set Design. This may also include additional topics based on the candidate's areas of expertise and departmental needs. Occasional courses in the department's general education curriculum may also be included. There is also an expectation for service such as committee work, recruiting, and other administrative responsibilities.

Requirements:

  • Terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) in the field of theatre design and/or technology which includes graduate level experience in design.
  • Professional experience in design or technology.
  • Evidence of competency in computer-aided drafting applications.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by November 19,2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Portfolio or link to professional website

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.

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