Lecturer in Lighting Design at Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO

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Department Theatre About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff. About the Department of Theatre and Dance The Department of Theatre and Dance prioritizes values that reflect those of the university at large including a shared commitment to community, accessibility, diversity, respect and excellence. We are a collaborative team that includes nine full-time faculty, five full-time staff, and a talented group of part-time affiliates and guest artists. Our department offers Bachelor or Arts degrees in Theatre, Dance, and Theatre Education with K-12 Licensure as well as a Bachelor of Fine Art degrees with two concentrations in Music Theatre and Applied Theatre Technology and Design. The Theatre Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Position Summary The Department of Theatre and Dance at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Lighting Design to begin in Fall 2027. The Theatre and Dance program offers a BA in Theatre, a BA in Theatre Education with K-12 Licensure, and a BFA with concentrations in Music Theatre and Applied Theatre Technology and Design. The Lecturer position is a full-time, 9 month (renewable) faculty contract. The position reports to the Chair of the Theatre and Dance Department. The Lighting Design Lecturer carries a 5/5 load and will teach two classes and associated labs (6 credit hours), provide three Lighting Designs (9 credit hours) each semester, two in theatre and one in dance. The position will teach a variety of theatre courses in rotation with other faculty, including Stage Lighting Technology, Stage Sound Technology, Lighting Design, Sound Design, Graphics for Theatre, CAD for Theatre, Production Analysis, Theatre Career Development, and Theatre Appreciation. This position will also coordinate with our Staff Lighting and Sound Shop Manager for theatre laboratory spaces and the Theatre Program productions in the King Center, a two-theatre facility (200-seat end stage, and a 100-seat black box production studio with approximately 100 seats) and in the Arts Building, a one theatre facility (80-seat black box production studio.) Please Note : Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Responsibilities The successful candidate must have the ability to perform the following: Teach 6 credits of classes and associated labs (6 credit hours), serve as the Lighting Designer for two theatre productions and one dance production (9 credit hours) each semester. Teach and sup