Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Department:

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of
Mississippi currently enrolls approximately 120 majors and has 30
full-time faculty members. The department offers a BA in Theatre
Arts and BFA programs in Acting for Stage & Screen and Design
& Theatre Production, as well as a BFA in Film Production. The
University of Mississippi, which has been recognized by The
Chronicle of Higher Education for seventeen consecutive years as
one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, is located in
Oxford, MS, and frequently ranked as one of the “Best College Towns
in the Nation” by multiple sources.

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi's
flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral
Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie
Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in
public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000
students, The University of Mississippi is the state's largest
university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing
institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical
school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and
pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College,
renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and
opportunities for community action.

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Job Summary:

The Department of Theatre & Film at The University of
Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Scenic Design beginning August 2027.

Job Description:

This full-time, tenure-track, nine-month position focuses on scenic
design for the Department of Theatre & Film. The successful
candidate should demonstrate a commitment to teaching, professional
creative practice, and collaborative work in an academic production
environment. Responsibilities include supervising and executing
scenic designs in collaboration with other faculty, staff, and
student designers each semester at a Research I University;
teaching undergraduate scenic design courses at both the lower and
upper division; maintaining and growing a strong record of
professional creative work outside the department; and performing
service appropriate to the position including recruitment and
participation in shared governance. Additional responsibilities
will include designing and oversight of scenic design within the
department’s mainstage season, property construction, and other
areas of production, and mentoring students in their academic and
artistic development, technical skills, and career
preparation.

Applicants should complete the University’s online application form
at https://careers.olemiss.edu/ and submit a letter of intent, a
Curriculum Vitae, link to an online portfolio or professional
website, and list of references. Review of applications will begin
immediately. The position will remain open until an adequate pool
has been established. More information about the department can be
found at theatreandfilm.olemiss.edu.

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Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include supervising and executing scenic designs
in collaboration with other faculty, staff, and student designers
each semester at a Research I University; teaching undergraduate
scenic design courses at both the lower and upper division;
maintaining and growing a strong record of professional creative
work outside the department; and performing service appropriate to
the position including recruitment and participation in shared
governance. Additional responsibilities will include designing and
oversight of scenic design within the department’s mainstage
season, property construction, and other areas of production, and
mentoring students in their academic and artistic development,
technical skills, and career preparation.

Education Qualifications:

PhD

Experience:

Related Experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

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employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable
laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does
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employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic
information.

Background Check Statement:

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campus community. UM conducts background investigations for
applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.