Lecturer in Costume Design (67–100% Time)
The Department seeks candidates who are interested in designing at least one production per semester in addition to their teaching duties. It is expected that all courses will be conducted in person, and that instructors will be present in the classroom.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or bCourses. Some courses may require supervision of discussion sections taught by graduate students.
Courses:
Costume Design for Performance: This studio class explores some fundamental approaches and techniques for designing costume. Performance design will be approached as a product of all the performative tools and contexts — text, visuals, sound, space, kinetics, etc — with particular focus for this class on the scenographic role of the performer. Through personal expression and collaborative investigation students will be given some basic tools allowing them to conceptualize, communicate and realize costumes.
Design for Performance: The course introduces students to the creative/collaborative process of design for theater, dance, and performance production, and is an overview of both the history of design for the stage and basic design theory. Specific theater design fields, including scenic, costume, and lighting design are explored to create a vocabulary for the discussion, appreciation, participation and evaluation of theatrical design. The course also covers the collaborative processes involved in designing for performance. It is a project-based class, and course work consists of engaging with readings, lecture material, research, critical analysis, and rendering with basic digital tools and physical prototyping.
Application Window:
Next Review Date: Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date: Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
For additional details and application instructions, visit aprecruit.berkeley.edu
Undergraduate Student Services Advisor (50% Time)
The Undergraduate Student Services Advisor is responsible for administering various aspects of the Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies undergraduate programs, including advising students on academic program policies, curriculum planning, enrollment support, and student event planning. The Undergraduate SAA provides assistance and collaboration with the Chair, Manager, faculty, Program Associate, and students in academic advising, including transfer and new major advising, curriculum scheduling, student orientation and events, undergraduate announcements, and commencement.
Application Window:
First Review Date: May 9, 2023
For additional details and application instructions, visit jobs.berkeley.edu and search for Job ID 52326
Lecturer in Sound Design (50% Time)
The Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for Lecturer faculty positions in the area of Sound Design for Performance.
The Department seeks candidates who are interested in designing at least one production per semester in addition to their teaching duties. It is expected that all courses will be conducted in person, and that instructors will be present in the classroom. The Department seeks a candidate well-versed in sound engineering, with the capacity to lead lab sessions in sound engineering, in addition to supporting theatrical sound design with system setup and maintenance.
Application Window:
Open Date: April 3, 2023
Next Review Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
For additional details and application instructions, visit aprecruit.berkeley.edu
Theater Production Supervisor (Full Time)
The Theater Production Supervisor fulfills the roles of the Theater Manager and Head Electrician for the Theater, Dance & Performance Studies Department.
In the capacity of Head Electrician, the Theater Production Supervisor has primary responsibility for managing and reporting production lighting budgets and coordinating the installation, strike, maintenance, and operation of lighting equipment and inventories for all TDPS productions, classes and events. The Head Electrician is responsible for training and supervising students in the Lighting Labs for Theater 168 and Run Crew for Theater 167. Additionally, the Head Electrician collaborates with the Lighting Design Lecturer to coordinate and lead all light lab aspects included in Theater 175A and 175B. The Head Electrician also advises on the feasibility of video/production equipment requests, installation and strike needs.
In the capacity of Theater Manager, the Theater Production Supervisor—in coordination with the Production Manager and Technical Director—has shared responsibility for the maintenance of the facilities and stage equipment, and for establishing policies and procedures for operations for all users in the three theater venues managed by TDPS (Zellerbach Playhouse, Zellerbach Black Box, and Durham Studio Theater) and the various dance and acting studio spaces. The Theater Manager also oversees and attends all technical rehearsals and performances for all TDPS productions. The Theater Manager also coordinates with Cal Performances' technical staff regarding the usage of shared space/facilities and equipment.
Application Window:
First Review Date: February 13, 2023
For Full Consideration: Apply by March 1, 2023
For additional details and application instructions, visit jobs.berkeley.edu and search for Job ID 48478