ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THEATRE DESIGN - Williams College

WILLIAMS COLLEGE Theatre Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Theatre Design at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2025. Candidates must demonstrate active artistic practice and teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: scenic, costume, lighting, sound, or digital media/projection. Williams College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented identities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives, to apply.





The position requires: teaching four courses (two per term), including one core course required for the Theatre major, along with electives on topics of the candidate’s choosing; and/or, in lieu of one course, serving as designer on a departmental production. Will also advise students in various academic contexts (independent studies, senior honors theses, design assistantships, etc.). Additionally, the candidate is expected to participate actively in the curricular life of the Theatre Department and engage in service as a Williams College faculty member.



Williams Theatre Department is a vibrant liberal arts program focused on the global study of theatre and performance, housed in the multi-venue, state-of-the-art ’62 Center for Theatre & Dance. This position supports departmental pedagogical goals of integrating theory with practice and intellectual inquiry with creative endeavor. Successful applicants will be: hands-on designers with demonstrated expertise in the performing arts; fluent in current design practices; ready to work in traditional as well as site-specific or less conventional spaces; eager to collaborate with colleagues and production staff; and able to teach courses to students with varying skill-levels and experience. We seek forward-thinking candidates committed to developing innovative pedagogies and inclusive teaching practices designed for a diverse student body. As we remain dedicated to expanding the diversity of our global curriculum, we invite especially applicants whose research or artistic expertise resides in areas traditionally underrepresented in the field and/or industry of theatre. In addition, we seek candidates open to interdisciplinarity in the arts, as opportunities may exist for collaboration with other academic units and the Williams College Museum of Art. In their cover letter, candidates should refer to: their active artistic work in the field; their ability to contribute to a culture of theatre practice conducted in a liberal arts educational setting; and their approaches to advancing equity and inclusion in their classroom. Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) required in hand by July 1, 2025.



All applicants should see the full position description and apply through Interfolio using this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/149662. Required for application (submit through Interfolio): cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation (submitted by referees), and concise portfolio of artistic production. Please address questions about the search to: Amy Holzapfel, Chair, Department of Theatre: ash2@williams.edu. Review of all applications begins October 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.





Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Further information is available here: http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/ Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. To this point, we respectfully acknowledge that Williams College stands on the ancestral homelands of the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans, who are the Indigenous peoples of the region now called Williamstown. We pay honor and respect to their ancestors past and present as we commit to building a more inclusive and equitable space for all (https://diversity.williams.edu/).
Salary: $98,000 - 103,000