The Department of Theater is searching for a full-time Non-Tenure Track Lecturer/Technical Director. The successful candidate will be an important part of a team imagining the next generation of theater training in a dynamic, collegial department. The Technical Director supports the department’s mission, overseeing the department scene shop and all scenic construction in order to deliver quality scenery safely, within resources, and on time for 4-6 mainstage shows. The Technical Director also teaches courses in stagecraft and theater technology, as well as mentoring students in these disciplines. The Technical Director supervises the scene shop staff, including student workers, and collaborates closely with other departments and areas.
Salary Range: $65,550 and $77,473
Please upload your cover letter, resume and/or curriculum vitae, along with a completed application and contact information for 3 professional references who are willing to provide letters of reference upon request.
Priority Deadline: December 15, 2025
To review the full job description and apply through the UMASS application portal, go to: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/528785/lecturertechnical-director
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.