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Position description

As a vital member of an integrated team, the Resident Designer will design, teach, and mentor in the Drama and Screen Studies Program at Mount Allison, Canada’s top undergraduate university, located in Sackville NB - a Maritime gem of arts and culture. This is a continuing sessional position (9 months annually - see below for more information).

The Drama Studies program produces approximately 4 mainstage and 2-4 student productions per year. With expertise in set and costume design, the RD will design all mainstage shows, and will support the design process on smaller student productions. The heart of our program is the Motyer-Fancy Theatre, a multi-million dollar, state of the art flexible performance space in the Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts – the newest addition to the award-winning Mount Allison campus.

Every second year, the RD will have the opportunity to teach the program's Theatre Design course, which introduces students to design aesthetics and logistics, with a focus on active and experiential learning. Opportunities to teach other courses may be possible. The RD is also engaged in long-term strategic planning for the program, and serves as a resource for students looking for students looking to specialize in design for set, costumes, and properties.
The structure of the position (9 month continuing, August - April annually) allows for candidates to engage in the many professional opportunities throughout the Maritimes in the spring and summer months. Sackville NB is within two hours or less of Theatre New Brunswick, Neptune Theatre, Festival Antigonish, the Charlottetown Festival, and more.

Emerging from the pandemic, the Mount Allison Drama and Screen Studies program is in a period of exciting and essential re-imagining. As an artistic creator, engaged contributor, and creative problem solver, the RD will join a team of artistic and academic professionals focused on inspiring the storytellers of tomorrow.

Qualifications / Required Skills

MFA in Theatre Design, with a concentration in set and costume design, or, BFA in Theatre Design with at least 3-5 years of experience working in theatre
Teaching experience is an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with using CAD software for design. Knowledge of VectorWorks is an asset
Ability to be self-directed in their work
Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
Background and/or interest in theatre production and lighting design is an asset

Additional Information

Listing on Mount Allison website. Position will be open until filled. https://mta.ca/about-mta/work-at-mta/current-opportunities/resident-designer-0.

Salary: Salary range: $53,597 to $62,301 prorated to 9 months

Contact Information

If you are interested in the challenges and opportunities that this position has to offer, please forward your application to:

People and Culture Department, Mount Allison University, 65 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 Fax: (506) 364-2385, e-mail: hr@mta.ca. Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2023 or until the position is filled.

Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Visit our website at www.mta.ca/employment for other employment opportunities at Mount Allison University or to register to receive e-mail notification of new opportunities.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.