American University of Sharjah invites applications for an Assistant Professor (or Higher Rank) faculty position of Scenic and Lighting Design to join a small but growing Performing Arts Program in Fall 2024. This person will serve as Scenic and Lighting Designer for two annual main stage productions, will teach a 3-3 load as part of the core liberal arts education, and will serve on committees as requested. Additionally, this individual will maintain the scene shop and equipment and will oversee the successful construction of sets and execution of lighting designs with the assistance of the program’s Technical Director. We are especially interested in candidates who are dedicated to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, committed to working with ethnically and culturally diverse faculty and students from across the globe, and who will thrive in a small, ambitious collegiate setting. A terminal degree in theatre is required (MFA preferred). Proficiency in programming ETC lighting boards and working with moving LED lights is essential. Professional design experience is a plus.
The deadline for applications is December 4, 2023, and the review of applications will be completed by the middle of January. Please attach one collated PDF document containing a cover letter, CV, design portfolio (or design sample link), and contact information for three references. Please apply using the following link:
https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=PAP-23-01
Situated nearby Sharjah International Airport in the expansive University City area, and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport, AUS is located in a dynamic and cosmopolitan area that includes abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.
American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models but thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,000 students from approximately 90 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. AUS has been ranked among the top ten Arab universities by QS World University Rankings every year for the past eight consecutive years.
AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.
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