Title
Theater & Dance Technology Designer
Posting Number
S00353JP
Department
Theater and Dance
Job Summary

The Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College seeks a Theater and Dance Technology Designer with expertise in digital media, projection, and lighting design for theater and dance performance.
The Technology Designer is responsible for designing digital media or lighting for one departmental production each semester, and will collaborate with other Technical Staff in executing the lighting, media, and sound for all department productions as well as maintaining lighting inventory and equipment. The Designer will also supervise work-study students in lighting and media (and sound, if appropriate), and train and supervise student designers and board operators in the most current hardware and software environments. The Theater & Dance Technology Designer may supervise independent student design projects and provide technical support for College events as needed. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, current resume, recent work samples, and professional references.

Education/Skills Requirements

BA required; MFA preferred.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated media, lighting design, and electrics experience for theater and dance required; some experience working with students preferred. Experience with software such as Isadora, Vectorworks, Lightwright, or comparable programs required. BA required; MFA preferred. Additional expertise in sound is strongly desired.

Standard Work Days and Hours

This position is 0.5 FTE , benefits eligible during the academic year (approximately 27 hours/week for 38 weeks). Night and weekend work as needed.

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts college, enrolling approximately 1,800 students. Through a need-blind admissions policy, the College meets 100% of students' demonstrated financial need with no loans. 32% of students identify as students of color, an additional 5% are international, and 45% receive financial aid. Bowdoin is a dynamic living and learning community committed to fostering pluralism, building intentional community, and nurturing a commitment to the common good.

The College seeks academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, and/or who have experience working collaboratively with diverse populations. Bowdoin is set in the coastal New England town of Brunswick, Maine. Brunswick, a town of 22,000 residents, brings together elements of both city and country living including cultural offerings, a variety of restaurants, and four season activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Bowdoin's historic 215-acre campus, comprising 120+ buildings, is a brief walk to downtown Brunswick, and is 25 miles from Portland and about 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

Employment Category
Part Time Academic Year
FTE
0.50
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
05/19/2017
Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit previous work samples in the "Work Sample" section on the Required Documents section of the application.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.



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Bowdoin College is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality, and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our College. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.