Technical Director / Lighting Designer of Theater Job at St. Mary's College of Maryland, Maryland

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  • St. Mary's College of Maryland
  • Maryland

Job Description

The Department of Performing Arts - Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) Program at St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the position of Technical Director/Lighting Designer of Theater beginning August 2025.  The Technical Director/Lighting Designer of Theater is responsible for supporting the TDPS program through the management of the technical, design, and production aspects of the program in collaboration with program faculty and designing lights for our three-production mainstage theater and dance season in the Bruce Davis Theater. Additionally, this person teaches the equivalent of three to seven credit hours per semester as determined by program needs, generally in stagecraft and production lab(s) with the possibility of lighting design or stage management, and should be up-to-date with or willing to train in industry standard rehearsal and production practices, software, and equipment.

Qualifications: Must have an M.A. or M.F.A. or equivalent professional experience. Expertise in lighting design is essential and sound design is desirable.  Professional theatrical experience is beneficial, but not necessary. Computer competency in (Windows/Mac platforms),computer data acquisition systems, database management, and spreadsheet data analysis. Some teaching experience is preferable. Budget management experience is a must. Ability to lift at least twenty-five (25) pounds. An interest in attracting and retaining students from underrepresented groups is desirable. Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. The salary range is $74,000 - $84,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter (within the cover letter, applicants are requested to speak to ways in which their employment at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity), résumé (including e-mail address) with links to a website or design portfolio if applicable, and three professional references.  References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews.  Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/170112Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelly Neiles at 240-895-4452.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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