Regular Faculty - Scenic Design
University Of Idaho, Moscow, ID, United States
Advertising Pay Range $65,061.72 or higher commensurate with experience
Location
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit
Primary Unit Theatre Arts
Employee Category
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number
Position Control Number 0132
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Rank
Extension Type
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist‑scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre‑makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design
Lead the MFA Scenic Design program, including mentoring graduate students and overseeing thesis and creative work
Teach in related areas (e.g., digital drafting, scenic painting, design theory) as qualified
Supervise student designers and teaching assistants in both classroom and production settings
Maintain an active professional creative practice in regional
ational/international venues
Participate in student recruitment, both graduate and undergraduate
Serve on department, college, and university committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives
Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
Teaching Modality
Must be able to teach in‑person on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus
Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged
Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
MFA in Scenic Design or closely related field
Minimum of five years of professional experience at the regional theatre level or higher
Experience teaching scenic design and related areas
Experience in researching theatrical design
Experience collaborating with others
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the collegiate level
Record of mentorship and supervision of student design work
Portfolio demonstrating a range of design practices and interdisciplinary engagement
Evidence of sustained creative achievement
Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Suite)
Experience with drafting and the ability to teach digital drafting techniques
Evidence of engaged scholarship, including community, socially responsive, or interdisciplinary design work
Demonstrated commitment to access in theatre education and design
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None specified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be received by December 22, 2025 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:
Cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Please also include a website link to your digital portfolio of representative scenic design work.
Statement of teaching philosophy, with specific attention to pedagogy, mentorship, and creative practice
Names and contact information for three professional references
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa Sponsorship
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of References
Statement of Teaching
Optional Documents
No optional documents required.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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Location
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College
Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit
Primary Unit Theatre Arts
Employee Category
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number
Position Control Number 0132
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Exempt
Rank
Extension Type
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Theatre in Scenic Design. This tenure track position will begin Fall 2026 with a 2/3 teaching load. The department seeks a collaborative artist‑scholar with a strong professional design portfolio, teaching experience, and a commitment to training the next generation of theatre‑makers. The department values innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equity in both creative practice and pedagogy.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design
Lead the MFA Scenic Design program, including mentoring graduate students and overseeing thesis and creative work
Teach in related areas (e.g., digital drafting, scenic painting, design theory) as qualified
Supervise student designers and teaching assistants in both classroom and production settings
Maintain an active professional creative practice in regional
ational/international venues
Participate in student recruitment, both graduate and undergraduate
Serve on department, college, and university committees
Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and interdisciplinary initiatives
Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
Teaching Modality
Must be able to teach in‑person on the University of Idaho’s Moscow campus
Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged
Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners
Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
MFA in Scenic Design or closely related field
Minimum of five years of professional experience at the regional theatre level or higher
Experience teaching scenic design and related areas
Experience in researching theatrical design
Experience collaborating with others
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the collegiate level
Record of mentorship and supervision of student design work
Portfolio demonstrating a range of design practices and interdisciplinary engagement
Evidence of sustained creative achievement
Proficiency in digital design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Adobe Suite)
Experience with drafting and the ability to teach digital drafting techniques
Evidence of engaged scholarship, including community, socially responsive, or interdisciplinary design work
Demonstrated commitment to access in theatre education and design
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None specified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be received by December 22, 2025 for priority review. To apply, please submit the following:
Cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications. Please also include a website link to your digital portfolio of representative scenic design work.
Statement of teaching philosophy, with specific attention to pedagogy, mentorship, and creative practice
Names and contact information for three professional references
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Visa Sponsorship
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of References
Statement of Teaching
Optional Documents
No optional documents required.
Supplemental Questions
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Higher Ed Jobs
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr