Theatre Technical Director
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Theatre
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 10, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 01099
Position ID:: 178326

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Specialist (SL-4)

Salary: Commensurate with experience (10-month, college-year)

Binghamton University is searching for a Technical Director who manages all aspects of the Theatre Department's scene shop(s) for the production program. The position works with the creative and technical faculty and staff to bring scenic and visual effects of production to stage. They are responsible for having technical drawings created for the scene shop, determining production expenses of projects, overseeing the scenic and props show budgets, coordinating with the production calendar as related to shop and onstage production activities, purchasing materials, supervising the building, installation and removal of scenery in day-to-day operations of the shop, overseeing the work of the scenic and props crews, establishing and enforcing safety rules and maintaining the shop's equipment and supplies. The department is committed to equity and inclusion and is actively working to increase diversity amongst its faculty. .The Department is committed to inclusive undergraduate teaching/mentoring for our diverse and ambitious student body and a faculty that models excellent collaborative skills. Members of groups historically underrepresented in the field and those from non-traditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Scenery Execution: Manage all aspects of the Theatre Department's scene shop(s) for the production program within established deadlines.
• Tech Rehearsals and Strike: Design and oversee scene shift transitions and Strike (in collaboration with director, designer, and stage management) as well as other run crew needs (to include scheduling and training).
• Safety: Develop and enforce safety guidelines for mainstage productions, equipment, and staff. Work with other relevant university departments and employees to this end.
• Budget: Generate budget estimates, implement accounting systems, maintain budgets and inventories.
• Collaboration: Work with directors and designers to review and modify designs as needed to maintain artistic integrity while fitting within safety standards, department budget, labor constraints, and student learning outcomes.
• Communication: Produce written documentation and correspondence, including generation of forms, calendars, and schedules for practicum class and student run crews.
• Oversight of support staff: Assistant Technical Directors, Property Master, and Scenic Artist.
• Teaching and Advising: Instruct and supervise people creating scenery in practicum lab classes, including students, graduate assistants, and other staff. Advise students on scenery for departmental studio productions.
• Meetings: Hold weekly production area meetings and attend relevant committee meetings.
• Execute the duties with a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 or more years of experience in a professional and/or academic Scene Shop managing the physical aspects of a theatrical production, ensuring show builds are on time and in budget
• Ability to design and oversee technical solutions for scenic elements and rigging within industry safety standards
• Broad knowledge of areas of theatrical production, including scenic, props, lighting, projection, audio, costume, and stage management practices
• Knowledge and implementation of safety guidelines for theatrical productions, equipment, and employees
• Valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in New York State
• Be able to have a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as necessary

Preferred:

• Experience teaching courses in technical theater at a college or university level
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate level projects and production work

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=178326

Deadline for Internal Applicants: July 24, 2024

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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1. Resume,
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3. Portfolio or link to portfolio, if you have one, and
4. Contact information for three professional references

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