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Part-Time Academic (THEA 3712.03: Stage Design 2b) - Winter 2027Dalhousie University • Halifax, Canada
Part-Time Academic (THEA 3712.03: Stage Design 2b) - Winter 2027

Part-Time Academic (THEA 3712.03: Stage Design 2b) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Canada
16 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for teaching and grading one section of THEA Stage Design 2b, from January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter Term 2027), as follows:

  • Develop 12 weeks of course content related to scenic design for live performance to be delivered in person through lectures, readings, discussions, presentations, and other assessments.
  • Build the online course space in Brightspace.
  • Grade assessments (student presentations, design assignments, essays/written work, participation/ discussions) and provide timely feedback to students.

The instructor will work closely with faculty and teaching staff in the Stage Design and Technical Theatre program to coordinate curriculum requirements. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Course Description:
In Stage Design 2b, students will: develop complex concepts and practice artistic versatility through examining diverse style and genre; solve in-depth design challenges; develop multi-scene set design; further develop skills in scale model building and drafting, as well as learn how to realize designs using a variety of technologies.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

  • The successful applicant will have an MA or MFA in Scenic Design or a related discipline. Candidates with a BA, BFA, or Certificate in a related discipline, and/or substantial professional experience in the relevant discipline, will be considered.
  • Proficient in 3D scale model construction and hand and digital drafting practices. Experience with VectorWorks or SketchUp is considered an asset.
  • Additional assets include experience in scenic painting, props design, design for film and television, and/or other areas of performance design, including costume, lighting, or digital design.
  • Previous experience teaching at a university, with documented evidence of teaching ability, is also an asset.

Please apply online, with a copy of your curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of referees.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

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