Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Theater & Film Technical Director in Jacksonville

Job no: 497988
Work type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Staff

Technical Director, Theatre and Film

The Department of Theatre and Film at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a full‑time position as Technical Director beginning August 2026.

The Theatre & Film Technical Director coordinates all scenic activities (scenery construction, painting, and props) for departmental productions, supervises and operates lighting and sound systems, and provides technical assistance for related activities. The position supervises and instructs student workers and volunteer workers, maintains shop, lighting, and sound equipment, manages inventory of required supplies, and ensures the physical space is maintained and safe for production.

Anticipated start date: August 3, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates scenic activities for departmental productions ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Produces working drawings for scenic construction of designs.
• Provides a comprehensive learning experience for students on construction and running crews by assessing skill levels and overseeing instruction of technical aspects and safety procedures.
• Ensures efficient shop operation by overseeing human and material resources and promoting preventive maintenance, preservation, and cleaning of scenery shop tools and equipment.
• Serves an active role in the education of students by assisting in the stagecraft and construction components of the curriculum.
• Maintains professional competence through reading, contacts, and attendance at professional development courses or other training as required by the department head.
• Corresponds with vendors and other theatre professionals on new techniques and equipment.
• Uses and teaches appropriate techniques for carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding, painting, manual and computer drafting, sound production, fine woodworking and stage rigging.
• Operates hand and power tools and gas and electric welders.
• Reads and understands floor plans, design sketches, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Applies intermediate to advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet); CAD software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks; and sound or lighting software for theatre, for teaching and productions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department head.

Qualifications

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a minimum of three years of practical work experience in technical production at a university or professional level. Preference may be given to candidates who possess a master’s degree in fine arts and experience in higher education administration working with students.

About the Department

The Department of Theatre and Film offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Theatre and Film. The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre gives undergraduate students the opportunity to act, design, write, direct and stage‑manage, and students choose an academic concentration in Performance or Production. The emphasis is on creating well‑rounded theatre artists who experience a variety of disciplines for creating theatre.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeastern Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning‑centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. The university aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement and promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Jan 29 2026 Central Standard Time