Part-time Academic: Thea 3711.03 Stage Design 2a - Fall 2025

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of one section of THEA 3711.03 Stage Design 2a, from September 1 to December 31, 2025, as follows:

The instructor will work closely with faculty and teaching staff in the Stage Design and Technical Theatre program to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

The successful applicant should have an MA or MFA in Scenic Design or a related discipline. Candidates with a BA or BFA in a related discipline and substantial professional experience in the relevant discipline will be considered. The successful candidate should be proficient in 3D scale model construction and hand and digital drafting practices. Experience with VectorWorks is considered an asset. Experience with scenic painting, props design, and design for film and television is an asset, as is familiarity with costume design. Previous experience teaching at a university, with documented evidence of teaching ability, is also an asset. Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of referees.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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