• Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Visiting Professor Scenic Design Theatre.

    Position Details

    Location Hattiesburg

     

    118 College Drive

     

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

     

    United States

     

    Division School of Performing and Visual Arts

     

    Position Type Faculty

     

    Employment Status Full Time

     

    Grant Funded No

     

    Pay Grade

     

    Generic Grade

     

    Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    This position is for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please submit cover letter, CV highlighting relevant experience, link to website with design portfolio, teaching philosophy and three professional references.

    Job Summary

    The selected candidate will lead the Scenic Design area in an active graduate and undergraduate Theatre Program at the nationally accredited University of Southern Mississippi. This is a full-time, visiting, Spring semester-only contract in the area of Scenic Design and consists of pedagogy in theatre emphasizing the Design and Technical elements of Scene Design. The selected candidate will participate in a collaborative atmosphere with colleagues in terms of both teaching and creative research. Applicants from diverse cultural backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Teaches all design courses pertaining to scene design including scene design, scene painting, design studio.

     

    THE 406/506-- Scene Design, THE 435/636—Advanced Scene Design,

     

    THE 336- Scenic painting, THE 680-Graduate Design Studio

     

    THE 434/534-Design Studio II (Scenographic Rendering/Model Making),

     

    THE 680—Graduate Design Studio, 107-Introduction to Design

     

    May teach other courses depending on experience and needs of program.

     

    + Serves as Head of the MFA Scene Design area. Mentors all students in this area, and recruits students for this area.

    + Advises Graduate and Undergraduate scene design students in their creative projects in Theatre.

    + Mentors students and graduate assistants in scenic painting of productions.

    + Designs one production (scenic design) during the academic year as part of their creative research

    + Attends all faculty/staff, School, and Production meetings.

    + Collaborates with the Technical Director/Production Manager/Program Coordinator on future designer assignments for productions.

    + Participates in general recruitment for the Theatre program.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Knowledge in Computer Aided Drafting—Auto/Cad or Vector Works, Scenic Painting.

    + Knowledge of Lighting, Sound and Costume design.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience teaching in higher education. Experience mentoring graduate students.

    + Experience in Projection Design.

    + Professional experience in scene design and related professional work.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.