Technical Director, Department of Dramatic Media

Technical Director, Department of Dramatic Media

POSITION: Texas Lutheran University seeks a part-time Technical Director for the department of Dramatic Media, a unique and hybrid program of theatre, film, and new media. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Dramatic Media, collaborating with all departmental faculty members and student artists in support of an annual season of programming—including departmental and student productions.

Part Time: 20 hours per week

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty and student artists in a production team environment.
• Determine and execute construction methods, schedules, purchasing, and mechanical solutions for the scenic, lighting, sound, multimedia, and property elements of production—within budget and on deadline.
• Produce construction drawings and plots, coordinating with designers and directors.
• Assign and supervise crew, including running crew and operators.
• Supervise, coordinate, and assist in:

• the construction and finishing treatments of all scenery
• the hang, focus, installation and operation of lighting, sound, and multimedia
• the use and maintenance of all rigging, mechanical, and electrical devices
• the construction or acquisition of properties

• Insure proper functioning and safety of all technical elements.
• Maintain and enforce schedules for builds, work-calls, load-ins and strikes.
• Work with the university facilities staff and departmental faculty to:

• Organize and maintain all shop spaces, booths, and storage areas
• Organize and maintain the stage-house and rigging
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and codes
• Inform the necessary authorities of safety issues and assist with resolution

Required Training/Experience

• B.A./B.F.A. in technical theatre or related field, or equivalent through professional work experience. Proven experience in drafting, carpentry, painting, rigging, lighting, sound, and multimedia is required.
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, problem-solving and organization.
• Proven skills and aptitude in software for office productivity, computer-aided drafting, lighting, sound, and multimedia.

Additional Details

This part-time vacancy is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Anticipated hours include 20 hours per week, with additional hours required during technical/dress rehearsals and production dates. TLU Dramatic Media is a company ensemble, with rehearsals and crew work being scheduled Mondays thru Thursday, from 4:00—7:00 p.m., and Fridays from 2:30—5:30 p.m. More information about the department can be found at www.tludramaticmedia.com.

Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. Please submit a cover letter, application, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155 E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu

Fax: (830) 372-6409

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Texas Lutheran University has been consistently recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Texas Lutheran University (TLU) is an official U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” selection among regional colleges in the West, ranking second on the list for “Best Value,” and fifth overall. This is the eighth consecutive year TLU has been featured on the “Best Value” rankings. Other notable recognitions include TLU’s acknowledgment as a top 20 regional college for Social Mobility—the fourth year the university has appeared in this category. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and also is subject to the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). Texas Lutheran University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across all levels of the University. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.