Job Information
Carnegie Mellon University Special Visiting Faculty - Lighting Design in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Description
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama invites applications for a full-time, two-semester Special Visiting Faculty in the area of Lighting Design.
Responsibilities include teaching within the BFA Conservatory and MFA programs in Lighting Design and advising students in production. Courses may include content ranging from applying basic design skills in lighting to high-level application of lighting skills in specialized areas.
The start date is in August 2026 with an end date in May 2027.
Qualifications
Candidate should hold an MFA or equivalent professional experience. A minimum of 1-2 years previous teaching experience is desired.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the below to the following:
Cover Letter
CV
Teaching Philosophy
Three references including contact information
Applications will be accepted through April 27, 2026.
For questions or other inquiries, please contact Search Administrator Joyce Dellovade: joyced@andrew.cmu.edu
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama is the first degree-granting drama institution in the US. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation and pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of multifaceted art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, and explore new forms of creative expression. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically, and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.