Position Summary

Academic Specialist – Lighting Department Supervisor

The Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance seeks applicants for a Stage Lighting Supervisor. This 12-month position supervises lighting labor, budgets, inventory, maintenance and execution of lighting for 12-15 productions annually. 

Position works closely with lighting faculty to mentor graduate and undergraduate students as Master Electricians, and models safe and professional practices in three spaces and a well-equipped lighting shop. Position may also teach one lighting technology course per year. Assists in the planning of student production assignments, and development of a sustainable long-term strategy to keep instruction and inventory current with technological developments in stage lighting and production
Competitive salary and outstanding Indiana University benefits package.

Required Qualifications: MFA in lighting design and 3+ years of professional electrics experience.

Fluency with industry standard lighting software, Vectorworks and Lightwright is necessary. Desired skills include: 3D Vectorworks, pre-visualization software. ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification a plus.

As a Research 1 institution, Indiana University, the department, and faculty are committed to marrying contemporary practice and technology with established aesthetic principles.

This position will play an important role in that commitment and the department values and supports ongoing professional development of our academic specialists.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Cindi Severance, email smithcin@indiana.edu. Subject: Academic Specialist – Lighting 
 
Electronic applications including resumes, three letters of recommendation, link to websites or electronic portfolios should be submitted to: http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6588