Theatrical Lighting and Projection Design/Production Manager

Theatrical Lighting and Projection Design/Production Manager

The Theatrical Lighting and Projection Design/Production Manager is a Lecturer position focused on Theatrical Lighting, Projection Design and Production Management. The individual will teach two academic courses per year, including theatrical lighting/projection design and computer-aided drafting (Vectorworks).
In addition, the position includes providing lighting and/or projection designs for Theatre Arts Department productions, as well as supervising and mentoring student designers and student technicians.
The Lecturer will also serve as Production Manager for the Theatre Arts Department. This includes overseeing production scheduling (including technical rehearsal schedules), coordinating student production and crew assignments, and managing production budgets in partnership with the department chair.
Key Job Responsibilities

Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
Department

Academic College (Theatre Arts)
Compensation

$60,000 - $65,000 per academic year
Required Qualifications

Proven Experience in Production or Project Management
Five years of Professional Experience in Lighting, Projection Design, and Technology
Two or more years of previous teaching experience
Required Education

Master of Fine Arts/Master of Arts in Theatrical Design and Technology.
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts considered with a minimum of five years of professional experience.
How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following documents to your application:
CV/Resume
Cover letter/Letter of Interest
Digital Lighting/Projection Design Portfolio
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.
For full consideration, please submit your application materials by April 3, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date and must maintain continuous work authorization for the duration of their employment (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need of employer sponsorship).
Contact Information

Joe Lambin, Executive Assistant, lambin@uwp.edu, 262-595-2331
Legal Notices and Important Information

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Reasonable Accommodations

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Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.??
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.