School: School of Theater, Technical Direction Program: Experience Design and Production Status: Special Faculty Appointment Details: Furnished in Special Faculty contract Bargaining Unit: Special Faculty Unit, UAW Position Overview The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) School of Theater seeks a forward-thinking, collaborative, and highly skilled Special Faculty member. /. This role also serves in a
Technical Director capacity to bridge teaching and practice, combining curricular development, coursework, and student mentorship with oversight of student-centered production work for a multi-show performance season. The Special Faculty member will oversee the technical execution, structural engineering, safety, and physical realization of all School of Theater productions across a diverse ecosystem of experimental
spaces. This position is central to fostering an environment where student artists can safely push the boundaries of contemporary performance. Appointment Salary Range: $75K-$85K, commensurate with experience. This is a 9-month special faculty position, with potential for renewal. Key Responsibilities 1. Instruction (or Teaching), as assigned by the Dean, or their designee. Instruction: Teach specialized courses in
technical direction, structural design, and other related special topics which could include technical management, electronics, rigging, drafting, etc. Student Advising: Serve as a mentor and advisor to BFA and MFA students in the Experience Design and Production program. Production Mentorship: Act as the primary faculty mentor for student technical directors assigned to school productions, guiding them through the
engineering, budgeting, and build processes. 2. Technical Production Technical Execution: Provide overarching technical leadership for a rigorous production season, ensuring artistic visions are realized safely and efficiently. The number of productions includes but is not limited to: 8-10 curricular productions, informal oversight of 10-12 Coffee House Production and miscellaneous Institute special events as
requested. Structural Integrity: Review and approve all structural, rigging, and mechanical drawings for productions. Scheduling: Coordinate production schedules with faculty and staff. 3. Financial Budgeting & Administration Budgeting: Develop, track, and reconcile technical production budgets, including material expenses and student labor costs. Asset Management: In partnership with the Scene Shop Manager and
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