Assistant Professor of Scenic Design

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 30 2025 Job Description:
The Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre & Dance is seeking an Assistant Professor in Scenic Design to begin in the fall 2026 semester. The candidate will teach and supervise the set design for all department productions, either designing, co-designing, or mentoring student designers. This is a pedagogical assistant professor position focusing on the training of theatre design and technology students. A typical course load will be 4 to 5 classes a year, including Design I, Stagecraft, and Set Design. This may also include additional topics based on the candidate's areas of expertise and departmental needs. Occasional courses in the department's general education curriculum may also be included. There is also an expectation for service such as committee work, recruiting, and other administrative responsibilities.

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