Assistant Professor of Theatre - Technical Direction/Design

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, invites applications from a diverse group of qualified

individuals for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre position to begin in August 2023.

The Theatre Department is seeking candidates who have a broad knowledge of technical theatre

and would enjoy the process of developing the technical side of a theatre program that has tripled

in size in the last few years. This is an exciting period of growth for the entire institution as we

look to expand into graduate programs and further investment in our facilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of technical theatre courses including stagecraft, introductory lighting

candidate's area of expertise or interest.

• Teach Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, or other general education classes on a

• Serve as the Technical Director for the College’s theatre season (one course per semester

• Help develop the College’s new technical theatre program.
• Advise theatre majors, especially those students with an expressed interest in technical

theatre.

• Engage in service-learning activities, leadership, and professional development

• Represent the Theatre Department at select recruitment events.
  

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree in theatre.
• Significant experience in technical theatre.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a crew of student workers and/or volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications

• An MFA in technical direction, scenic design, production management, or related area.
• A broad theatrical background, including experience in stage management and directing.
• University/College teaching experience.

• Professional theatre experience.
• A commitment to teaching and development of undergraduate, graduate, and online

programming.

• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse community including local schools and

• Drive and desire to develop a strong, high-quality technical theatre program.
  

Employee Benefits

This full-time position has access to a full range of employee benefits, including health, dental,

vision, and life insurance; retirement plans; and tuition benefits. Due to the college’s not-for-
profit status, employees of Kentucky Wesleyan may be able to receive loan forgiveness under

the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of Education.

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As

part of the online application, please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three

current letters of recommendation with contact information, statement of teaching philosophy,

and an unofficial transcript of the highest degree. In later phases of the search process,

applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses, and certificates.

Questions concerning the search process should be directed to Nate Gross, Associate Professor

of Theatre, Director of the Theatre Program at nate.gross@kwc.edu. Screening of applications

will begin April 10, 2023.

An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as

will a background check. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting

qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan has been

ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South as well

as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review has also

recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and

Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf,

soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which
guide the entire college community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,

beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to

promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only

available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily

accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,

MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five

parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan College, the Panthers, and the Owensboro

community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/