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🥝 Assistant Professor of Theatre, Lighting Design
The University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, United States | Posted June 19, 2026
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 ...