Senior Research Assistant - 12 MONTH

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/ or Experience

• BA/BFA in Technical Theatre and at least two years of professional experience in technical direction, OR candidates with professional experience in technical direction of five or more years may qualify for consideration.

Preferred Education and/ or Experience

• MFA in Design/Technical Theatre Production with demonstrated experience in university teaching. (Theatre Arts is committed to an ethos of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its classes and productions; ideal candidates will demonstrate cultural competence in their profe ssional and interpersonal engagement with students, staff, faculty and members of the public.)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist chair and faculty in meeting creative and budgetary goals.
• Manage the construction, installation, and rigging of scenery theatre productions.
• Provide technical support for sound and properties for productions.
• Coordinate shop and stage activities including technical rehearsals.
• Maintain construction schedules and documentation.
• Supervise and train production-running crews.
• Insure upkeep and maintenance of shop and production equipment and theatre spaces.
• Advise on inventory, technology, and major acquisitions.
• Manage safety protocols and training for students, faculty, and staff using the scene shop.
• Fulfill teaching assignments in technical theatre depending on training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have mechanical skills in the use of hand and power tools and gas and electric welders.
• Must be able to read and understand ground plans, design sketches, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Must be able to produce working drawings.
• Must have strong communication skills and an understanding of the educational mission of an undergraduate baccalaureate program.
• Must have the ability to serve as a liaison with outside groups using the theatre facility.
• Must be able to collaborate, support, and value the work of resident and visiting design artists.
• Must be able to supervise and mentor students in scenic construction and general production skills.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.