Instructional Academic Staff Sound Designer/Sound & Lighting Supervisor

Posting Details Position Information Recruitment Number 5574 Working Title Instructional Academic Staff Sound Designer/Sound & Lighting Supervisor Classification Title Teaching Assistant Professor Proposed Salary to be Offered $42,500 Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100% Position Summary The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse invites applications for a full-time academic staff member at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to work as the Instructional Academic Staff Sound Designer/ Sound and Lighting Supervisor and to teach 1-2 courses per semester including Sound Design, Sound Engineering, and Theatre Appreciation.
Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses and advising students.
In addition to preparing for and holding classes, teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours.
The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline.
In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession.
Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.
Position Type Faculty/Instructional Pay Basis Academic FLSA Exempt Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications MFA or appropriate graduate degree in lighting or sound design or technology, or related field, by time of the first-year personal review.
Thorough knowledge of sound technologies including digital audio recording and engineering.
Thorough knowledge of lighting technologies and theatrical electrics including wiring, rigging and DMX protocols.
Knowledge and proven ability in working with computers, specifically Macintosh and programs such as Excel, Word, Vectorworks and/or AutoCad, Lightwright and Qlab.
Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends Preferred Qualifications Professional experience as a Master Electrician or Sound Technician Experience as a live mixing engineer on musicals Demonstrated experience working within budgetary limits and in identifying and estimating expenses.
Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA regulations Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize, and complete projects on time and under tight deadlines, and to keep several jobs moving forward at once.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Skilled in problem solving, creating contingency plans, and maintaining pose in stressful situations.
Experience as a college instructor and/or working with student crews.
Experience in lighting or projections design Physical Demands Reasonable Accommodations UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013.
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All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement.
For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.
edu or 608.
785.
8013.
Working conditions and environment Ability to work a long day which may include morning classes and evening rehearsals multiple days each week.
Working on or near the stage as designed for individual productions.
This could include raked floors, stairs, raised platforms, etc.
Participation in weekend technical rehearsals or performances as appropriate.
Working at heights in catwalk, grid areas over the stage, and in personal lifts.
Moving or helping to move lighting or sound equipment up to 50 pounds.
Miscellaneous Information The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a top-rated, comprehensive University of Wisconsin campus, located in the beautiful Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin.
Known for scholarship, academic rigor, physical activity and a close-knit community, UWL remains dedicated to its century-old mission to train the whole person — “the mind and body.
” UWL has earned a strong reputation nationally for factors such as graduation rates, return on investment and great outcomes for low-income students.
It is the No.
2 public college in Wisconsin on Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges list.
And it is Wisconsin’s top-ranked public university with fewer than 25,000 students, according to U.
S.
News & World Report’s list of the Best National Universities.
UWL offers 130-plus degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels in the arts, social sciences and humanities; science and health; business; and education.
UWL has three colleges: the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science & Health, as well as the School of Education and the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
UWL has about 447 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, including 82% with doctoral or terminal degrees.
UWL has strong student success programs that have contributed to a strong retention rate.
This fall, students returned to UWL at one of the highest rates on record with 86.
5% of the 2022-23 first-year class retained — the highest mark in a decade and the fifth-highest mark in the past 50 years.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education.
More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.
uwlax.
edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.
The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty, which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between.
Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.
Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small- town living with larger city benefits.
Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 19th century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.
More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found at Explore La Crosse and Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.
uwlax.
edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/ SOE Affiliation No Division/College College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CASSH) includes departments and programs in the humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies, as well departments in the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA).
CASSH/VPA continues the established liberal studies tradition of providing curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree.
CASSH/VPA is dedicated to providing quality innovative instruction and creative learning experiences which prepares students for future careers and education.
More broadly, such learning allows students to continue to develop meaningful, responsible lives.
Graduates of the college will have developed the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to conduct sound research, to understand complex issues, to use knowledge in all aspects of life, to participate meaningfully as global citizens, and to discover and apply carefully considered values.
CASSH/VPA faculty and staff are committed to maintaining academic integrity and high ethical standards.
CASSH/VPA, through its faculty, students, and curricula, also is dedicated to advancing cultural diversity.
Furthermore, by developing partnerships and encouraging professional connections, the college works diligently to establish its membership in the broader community.
The academic community within the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities and School of Visual and Performing Arts supports a strong general education program, nurtures exceptional disciplinary programs, and creates innovative interdisciplinary and international programs, which together promote lifelong personal and professional learning for every individual who comes through their programs Redbook Position Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information Posting Date 11/17/2023 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date 01/12/2024 Close Date Special Instructions Please submit with your application to be fully considered: Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume/CV Digital Portfolio or link to web-based portfolio materials Reference Contact Information Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law.
In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Position Contact Name Laurie Kincman Position Contact Email hrinfo@uwlax.
edu Required Documents Required Documents Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Multimedia/Presentation Examples Reference Contact Information Optional Documents