Careers @ MSU

Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre at Michigan State University is seeking a part-time assistant instructor, instructor, or assistant professor of Props. This is a fixed-term, nine-month, academic year position beginning August 16, 2024 and is non-renewable. Rank is determined by highest degree, with a bachelor’s degree required for an assistant instructor position and an MFA required for an instructor or assistant professor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire.

The successful candidate will teaching an introduction to Props Crafts course to graduate and undergraduate students and serving as a mentor for students assigned as props designers for the 2024/2025 department productions.  The successful candidate will also teach a general introduction to technical theatre class.  Mentorship requires regular hours in the scene shop and attendance at tech and dress rehearsals for the department shows.

Specific Teaching Responsibilities

• Fall 2024 
• THR365/THR865 - Props Design & Crafts for Theatre Tu/Th 3 - 4:50pm
• Mentorship
• Spring 2025 
• THR111 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Tu/Th 9 - 9:50am
• Mentorship

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Theatre

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree bachelor’s degree required for an assistant instructor position
• MFA required for an instructor or assistant professor
• Professional work experience as a props designer or props creator for theatre or film.  

Desired Qualifications

• Terminal Degree
• College level teaching experience (either formal or informal in the form of internship supervision or mentorship)
• 3 - 5 years of experience working as a props designer or props creator for theatre or film.  

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit

1. a cover letter
2. current curriculum vitae
   
3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/ 
4. the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 936353.

For more information, contact Alison Dobbins, Chair of the Search Committee at dobbinsa@msu.edu

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/15/2024

Website

https://theatre.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.