Job Details

Regular Faculty - Scenic Design

Position Number: 6599936
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Regular Faculty - Scenic Design

Posting Number: F001377P
Advertising Pay Range: $65,061.72 or higher commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.
Primary Unit: Theatre Arts
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty
Position Control Number: 0132
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:

Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Extension Type: Not Applicable
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/national/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 Idahos Moscow campus
Proficiency in digital and physical design practices strongly encouraged
Comfortable working/teaching with remote learners

Unit/Department Summary:

College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences

Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 60%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 30%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 5%

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:

Posting Date: 09/26/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be received by October 26, 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.
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Statement of teaching philosophy, with specific attention to inclusive pedagogy, mentorship, and creative practice
Names and contact information for three professional references

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49626

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.