Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Owens Community College

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Owens Toledo Campus Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Advertised Position Title:

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Job Description:

Assists the Technical Director with larger tasks that require more than one person and acts as a backup for the Technical Director during vacation or sick days.

Tasks that Need Assistance:
Installing/Uninstalling Marely Dance Floor – Running light board, sound board, or live stream equipment for larger productions – Moving heavy equipment i.e. musical instruments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Knowledge of current practices in theatrical staging, design, and execution. Knowledge of lighting and sound design. Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.
  • Written/verbal communication, customer service skill, use of power tools i.e. drills/saws. Technical/Professional proficiency in lighting and sound equipment.
  • Capability to make quick decisions under pressure. Ability to manage several projects at once.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate events and facility use with the Fine and Performing Arts Chair and CFPA Coordinator.
  • Serve as a back-up technical liaison for all groups using the facility.
  • Coordinate scenic and prop build schedules with staff and guest artists.
  • Serve as a back-up head technician for all productions.
  • Design lighting and sound for Owens productions and for outside productions where needed.
  • Monitor use and maintain technical equipment in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, including lighting, sound, rigging, and shop equipment.
  • Supervise, train and monitor students in shop activities, including scenic and prop construction.
  • Supervise, train and monitor student and community members in running shows for Owens productions and outside events.
  • Act as a back-up supervisor for all technical rehearsals.

Other Characteristics:

  • Flexibility, Innovativeness, resourceful, Self-Organization, dedication, collaborative and professionalism.

Minimum Education/Experience:

  • Associate degree or two-year technical certificate
  • Technical operations of Theatre lighting, sound supervision, and scenic construction
    Operating live streaming equipment

Union Position:

Job Classification:

Faculty

Duty Days:

Varies Semester to Semester

Work Schedule:

Varies semester to semester.

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Hiring Range:

-

Retirement System:

STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)
About this role

Summary

Assist Technical Director with tasks and supervise technical operations for productions.

Job title

Applicant Pool for Adjunct Faculty, Technical Theater Support

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Owens Toledo Campus, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

theatrical staginglighting designsound designsafety regulationscommunicationcustomer servicepower toolstechnical proficiency

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

theaterlightingsoundtechnical support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site