Technical Director

Hiring Department:  Department of Theatre Arts

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $35,000+/Annual, Full-time, Benefited, Exempt
Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
Work Schedule:  9-month position; Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Work schedule will require some non-standard hours related to performance and production duties.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.
Qualified internal candidates will receive first consideration.
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Position Details:  A Complete Position Description is available as an attachment in the bottom right corner of this position announcement.

The Technical Director is an integral part of the Dept. of Theatre Arts and the production program. The TD is responsible for the construction of all scenic elements for department productions in accordance with professional standards for theatre and the accrediting agency, NAST. Students assist in the construction of sets through practicum and work study. The TD supervises students in THEA 201 & 481 practicum courses, student lab hours for THEA 110 Intro to Theatre, THEA 270 Stagecraft, and work study students. The supervision includes managing student hours and instructing students in use of all shop tools and best practices. The TD creates a production calendar for the season to ensure coordination of all elements in the production process from production meetings, rehearsals and build schedules. The TD in coordination with the Chair and Assoc. Chair set the production budgets for the year. The TD will manage the Scene Shop budget. The TD will oversee the physical condition of Burtness Theatre, dept. areas of Merrifield, and Montgomery Hall and works with Facilities to maintain the theatre, scene and costume shops, and all support areas. The TD supervises booking of non-department events in Burtness. The TD in the Dept. of Theatre Arts is also the sound designer and technician for video/projections used in any performance. As sound designer the TD coordinates all microphones and other sound resources for all department productions based on the needs of the show.

The Department of Theatre Arts hosts most productions in Burtness Theatre, where live theatre is offered to the campus and surrounding community.  Two stages are used: a 347-seat house with a  stage, and a black-box theatre with 120+ seats.  See the Position Description for more information.
 
Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 

Technical Director, Scene Shop Supervisor, & University Technical Resource

• Working with UND Safety Office, develop and monitor safety, and security procedures.
• Together with Scenic Designer, Costume Designer, and Chair, establish and monitor annual production budget
• Maintain scenic and prop inventory.
• Establish and monitor operational procedures.
• With Production Staff, determine technical rehearsal schedule for each production.
• Draft shop drawings.
• Estimate time and material costs for each project.
• Establish and monitor construction schedules.
• Coordinate various steps in building process.
• Supervise the building process and coordinate labor among shop assistants and crews.
• Set and monitor quality standards.
• Establish and monitor specific construction techniques.
• Supervise student technical work in Lab Theatre.
• Manage hours submitted by student employees.
• Schedule and supervise non-departmental events.
• Provide information for projects involving technical theatre for University of North Dakota and outside groups.

Supervise student heads/assistants of scene shop, sound/light, props and advise stage managers

• Hold regularly scheduled meetings with area heads/assistants of departments. 
• Develop schedule and procedures with heads/assistants to ensure duties are performed in timely manner and that inventories are being maintained. 
• Ensure props lists for shows are being built, purchased, or otherwise acquired and that storage areas are maintained. 
• Schedule weekly meetings with Stage Managers to go over production processes and schedules to confirm that duties are being performed, that production needs are being met, and that stage managers understand duties and processes.

Production Sound Design & Video Engineering

• Develop and execute sound design in collaboration with director and according to rehearsal schedule. 
• Oversee engineering for production video designs created for individual productions.
• Train and supervise Sound and Video Operators. 
• Maintain Sound and Video equipment. 
• Maintain Sound and Video libraries.

Required Competencies:

• Expertise in building theatrical scenic elements
• Expertise in all scene shop and lighting equipment
• Expertise in sound design equipment and microphone systems
• Expertise in computer projection/video equipment
• Expertise in computers and software
• Expertise in organization and interpersonal communication

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience working with different types of materials including metals, wood, plastics/foams, etc.
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and design software
• Experience with Sound and Video systems for theatre
• Training in first aid and safety procedures
• Successful completion of criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• MFA in Theatre Design/Tech or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with lighting equipment and systems
• Experience with welding
• Experience with scenic painting
• Experience supervising and training students in scene shop equipment, tools and best practices
• Supervisory experience with managing work study hourly records

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
 
Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.