Illinois College invites applications for a Designer/Technical Director beginning August 2025. This is a 75% time position. It requires a generalist who will teach Stagecraft and design/provide oversight for all technical needs for one show each semester. Candidates with the ability to teach in additional areas—such as Graphic Design, Digital Art, or Visual Communication—will be especially valuable. Preferred ability to support various Communication Arts initiatives, such as teaching digital tools, helping students create digital content and online platforms, or experiential and immersive designs/installations.
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Qualifications include experience in design and technical direction at the college or professional level, and commitment to teaching students in a liberal arts context. MFA in technical direction/production with emphasis in scenic design preferred; equivalent experience considered. Recent MFAs are encouraged to apply.
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Founded by abolitionists in 1829, Illinois College was the first college in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is focused on student success and provides many opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research projects and mentoring/advising.Â
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Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently our population is approximately one-quarter students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Eagerness/ability to work with these populations is essential. Equally important is excellence in pedagogy and an openness to new teaching approaches.
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Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF:
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Cover letter detailing their interest in the position
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Curriculum Vitae
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Statement of teaching philosophy that includes discussion of teaching to a diverse student body
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Contact information for three references
Review of applications will begin April 14 and continue until the position is filled.
The expected salary range is $35,000 to $42,000, depending on qualifications. To view benefit information related to this position, please visit https://www.ic.edu/humanresources/benefits.
