Director of MFA Lighting Design, Florida State University’s School of Theatre

Open Rank Faculty, Nine Month Salaried Position

Florida State University’s School of Theatre invites applications for a nine-month tenure track open rank faculty position in lighting design, starting August 2027. We seek a dynamic and visionary artist-scholar to advance our graduate lighting design program, mentor students, and engage in creative and research activities that elevate the School of Theatre's profile.

• Teaching: Develop and teach courses in lighting design, covering introductory and advanced topics, production design, and related subjects. Participate in curriculum development; help integrate design technologies and digital media.
• Creative/Research Activity: Maintain an active schedule of creative work and/or research in lighting design. This may include professional design projects, publications; conference presentations; and other scholarly outputs.
• Service: Engage in school, college, and university activities, including committee work, student advising, recruitment, and outreach. Actively support the School of Theatre’s production season by serving as lighting designer and mentor to graduate student designers.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with faculty and staff across the university on interdisciplinary projects and initiatives. Connect with industry professionals and maintain ties with the lighting design community.

Qualifications:

• MFA in Lighting Design or closely related field by time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching at university level.
  • Strong portfolio of professional lighting design work at a national level.
  • Evidence of ongoing creative or scholarly activity.
  • Experience with digital design technologies, including use of computer-aided design to create lighting design paperwork, and 3D modeling
  • Record of successful collaboration in academic or professional settings.

Applicant Review will begin November 30, 2026, and continue until filled.

For more information, and to apply, please visit jobs.fsu.edu and search for job opening ID number 63716.

Head of Lighting, Banff Centre For Arts And Creativity

Banff Centre is looking for a Head of Lighting to provide the operational support required for the delivery of Banff Centre programs and activities. The Head of Lighting supports the aims and objectives of the Performing Arts department by taking responsibility for the safe, efficient, and precise production requirements of all assigned events, activities, and programs. Production Manager, Performing Arts will also assist their direct supervisor in supporting specific production training programs when applicable. 

The Head of Lighting will work to achieve a high production value for all Banff Centre activities. High production value in Performing Arts at Banff Centre is equally based in process as well as traditionally defined technical quality. We are looking for someone who is energetic and committed to creating a positive work culture.

Some Responsibilities

The Head of Lighting supports the aims and objectives of Performing Arts by taking responsibility for:

• Safe efficient and precise implementation of all lighting requirements which fall under the jurisdiction of the Performing Arts department and are aligned to implementing and developing a lighting design that complements the overall vision of each production.
• Operation and maintenance of the production lighting systems, electrical shop and related adjacent areas. Advising and assisting the Production Manager, Performing Arts and the Technical Director in coordinating and guiding Lighting team members as the team plans ahead for productions and events and executes day to day. Assist the Production Manager, Performing Arts and the Technical Director in developing and implementing specific training programs for the Professional Training Programs.
• Advising and assisting the respective Artistic Directors in developing and implementing their artistic vision.
• Developing and maintaining Banff Centre as a leading international site for cultural development and artistic continuing education.
• Staying up to date with the latest theatrical lighting technology and practices by engaging with a variety of sources.
• Communicating effectively with the production team to ensure alignment of lighting requirements and changes; and support team engagement to achieve organizational goals.
• Timely set up, running and strike of all lighting elements necessary for productions and events for the Performing Arts department.  
• Responsible for the administration of the lighting department, including coordination of assigned crews, with attention to safety procedures and within the frameworks of budget, staffing, equipment, space and time.
• Manage the maintenance and operation of all lighting equipment including fixtures, dimmers, control systems and rigging. 
• Coordinate and guide Lighting team members day to day.  Support a positive team culture, communicate clearly, support the manager in resolving conflicts within the team, and provide feedback as required 
• Point person working with the Technical Director, lighting designer, head stage carpenter, head of sound, and stage management in order to bring together the elements of technical production, artistic requirements and training related needs effectively and efficiently. 

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• 5+ years' experience, along with a degree or related training in, lighting design or theater production 
• Relevant certifications in lighting technology and lighting safety are an asset
• Strong understanding of lighting systems and intelligent lighting technologies
• Knowledge of control systems, equipment, and advanced related software; e.g.,  Vectorworks 
• In-depth knowledge working in performing arts or production environment, often gained through apprenticeships or on the job training
• Ability to lead/guide a team of lighting technicians

Employment Terms & Benefits

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, salaried support staff position, subject to a 6-month probation period. 
• The annual salary range for this position is $64,521 - $75,691 depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week.
• The successful candidate will have access to a range of benefits through Alberta Blue Cross and will be eligible to participate in our defined benefit pension plan. 

• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. 

  Click here for more information and to apply.