Theatre - Technical Director

STERLING COLLEGE - STERLING, KANSAS

Address of Job Location: 125 West Cooper, Sterling, Kansas 67579

Job Summary:
A full-time faculty position in Theatre is available August 2025. We seek a broadly trained faculty member with strengths in theatrical design, construction, lighting and sound. All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning.

COMPENSATION
Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.

THE COLLEGE
Founded in 1887, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. With over 600 students and 49 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to be recognized as the finest Christ-centered, servant-leadership-development-focused liberal arts experience in the Great Plains. Located in Sterling, Kansas, the College enjoys a cordial relationship with this city of 2,300. Hutchinson (pop. 44,000) is a 25-minute drive, and Wichita (pop. 386,000) is about 65 minutes away. Learn more about us at www.sterling.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, completed faculty questionnaire, copies of graduate transcripts and the contact information for three references to: Dr. Ken Brown, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The online faculty questionnaire and other application information is available on our employment page. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.

Job Responsibilities:
• Teach a variety of courses, in addition to technical and design supervision of all theatre productions during the academic year along with management of the scene shop and student workers. Depending on experience and expertise, possible courses in a two-year rotation include Theatrical Design, Stagecraft I & II, Theatrical Lighting, Technical Drawing and supervision of student workers in the scene shop.
• Will work with Sterling College Teacher Education and theatre/communication faculty to maintain Kansas State Board of Education and NCATE accreditation.
• Advise current students and recruit prospective students.

Job Requirements:
• M.A., M.F.A. or PhD. Experience in teaching and technical design.
• Must have strong collaborative skills and musical theatre production experience.
• College teaching experience that demonstrates an understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse disciplines.
• Experience in directing is considered a plus

Expiration Date of Job Posting: April 25, 2025

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