The Department of Theatre is a dynamic department dedicated to comprehensive undergraduate theatre training via a program of study (BA in Theatre) defined by its commitment to breadth of understanding, hands-on experience, and demonstrated excellence in Acting, Directing, Design, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, History, Literature, and Management.
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre seeks to hire theatre designers in scenery, lighting, costume and sound from an applicant pool for the academic year of 2021/22. This posting includes multiple positions for the season.
*All jobs are on a per-show basis.
This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
Essential Functions
Provide working drawings and design paperwork as required for position. Applicants must be available for scheduled fittings, meetings (including production meetings and post-process review), other duties as required for the position, along with technical and dress rehearsals. Weekly production meetings can be via Zoom as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
All design and technical theatre professionals should possess a degree in Theatre Design/Technology or relevant field OR compensatory work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
The compensation for this position will be a stipend $2,200-3,300 depending on size of cast, venue, design requirements.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Application Deadline
This position will remain open until filled, preference will be given to early applicants.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Please include the following documents with your application:
The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.
All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.