Jacksonville State University

Technical Director, Theatre and Film

The Department of Theatre and Film at Jacksonville State University invites applications for a full-time position as Technical Director beginning August 2026.

The Theatre & Film Technical Director coordinates all scenic activities (scenery construction, painting, and props) for departmental productions, including supervision and operation of lighting and sound systems and provides technical assistance for related activities. This position supervises and instructs student workers, student theatre classes, and volunteer workers for departmental productions; maintains shop, lighting, and sound equipment; maintains inventory of required supplies, supervises students/crews in the production and running of departmental productions and ensures the physical space is maintained, and ensures safe, timely setup and smooth running of department productions.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a minimum of three years’ practical work experience in technical production on a university or professional level. Preference may be given to those who possess a master’s degree in fine arts and experience in higher education administration working with students.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 3, 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates scenic activities for departmental productions ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Moves from design to construction by producing working drawings for scenic construction of designs.
• Provides a comprehensive learning experience for students serving on construction and running crews by assessing skill levels and overseeing the instruction of the technical aspects and safety procedures involved in scenic construction.
• Assures the efficient operation of the shop by overseeing human and material resources and promoting preventive maintenance, preservation, and cleaning of scenery shop tools and equipment.
• Serves an active role in the education of students by assisting in the stagecraft and construction components of the curriculum.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts, attending professional development courses or other training as required by department head.
• Corresponds with vendors and other theatre professionals on new techniques and equipment.
• Uses and teaches appropriate techniques for carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding, painting, manual and computer drafting, sound production, fine woodworking and stage rigging.
• Uses hand and power tools and gas and electric welders.
• Reads and understands floor plans, design sketches, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Applies intermediate to advanced computer knowledge (Word, Excel, Internet); CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Vector works; and sound or lighting software for theatre, for teaching and productions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department head.

About the Department

The Department of Theatre and Film offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Theatre and Film. The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre gives undergraduate students the opportunity to act, design, write, direct and stage manage and students choose an academic concentration in Performance or Production. Our emphasis is on helping to create well-rounded theatre artists who experience a variety of the disciplines for creating theatre.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page. 

Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV and unofficial transcripts to be considered for the position.  Official transcripts will be required upon hire.  

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