💼 Full-Time Position

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Lighting Design

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The University of Southern Mississippi
📍 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
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Location
Hattiesburg, United States
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Posted
June 19, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description


This 9-month, tenure-track faculty position instructs BAand BFA theatre students in Lighting and Sound Design and will design and
mentor student designers for the Southern Miss Theatre Season. The University
of Southern Mississippi is NAST accredited and includes BA and BFA programs
housed in a fully equipped multi-theatre complex with shops. USM produces
a 4-show mainstage season in theatre.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serve as lighting and/or
    sound designer for a minimum of 2 productions a year and mentor lighting and sound
    for all remaining Theatre productions during the academic year.
  • Teach
    undergraduate coursework in Lighting and Sound Design.
  • Teach in other
    areas depending on faculty expertise.
  • Advise Theatre
    majors.
  • Engage in program
    and school recruitment and service activity.
  • Stay engaged with the wider field with regard to current developments in lighting, sound, and theatrical ...