The University of Washington School of Drama (SoD) is hiring a Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager. This is a full-time position. The salary range for this position will be $5,946 - $7,400 per month ($71,352 to $88,800 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
We are interested in candidates that possess expertise in technical theater, a passion for engaging with students, strong organizational and management skills, and a commitment to fostering equity and inclusion within the theater community.
We are particularly enthusiastic about applicants whose background and/or experience has included, but is not limited to, the following positive factors for consideration:
- Expertise in technical theater.
- A master's degree related to theatre production/technical theater.
- A passion for engaging with students.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility within the production department and the School of Drama community.
- Experience/knowledge related to lighting, sound, projections, costumes.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD drafting software, ability to generate detailed and accurate drawings, and to advise staff and students in the creation of the same.
- Experience within an academic institution and/or educational organization.
- Knowledge of basic electrical systems as well as advanced circuit and control systems.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Eagerness to engage in the goals and values presented in the School of Drama’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitments.
The School of Drama is committed to building and supporting a multicultural community that fosters equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. We aim for all members of our community to think critically about and engage actively with the world around them. To this end, we aim to embed engagement for our faculty, staff, and students with the ways that race, gender identity, sexuality, ability, class, and ethnicity intersect with and shape the human experience, both inside the educational experience and outside of it. Our faculty and staff are expected to understand and embrace our commitment to respecting and representing diverse ideas, races, genders, sexualities, abilities, cultures, religions, and traditions, and to interrupt behaviors that hinder our work towards anti-racism and our diversity and inclusion efforts. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in theater, technical theater, or related
- Two or more years of experience in live event production, including knowledge related to scenery, props, and theatrical
Application Instructions
For more information about the position and how to apply please view the full posting on the UW website.
The position will remain open until filled, with priority given to applicants who apply by August 5, 2024.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).