Salary: $59,017.00 - $62,907.00 AnnuallyLocation : College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MNJob Type: Exempt, Faculty, Full TimeJob Number: 02017Department: Theater - CSB CoordinateOpening Date: 05/12/2025 Position SummaryThe Theater Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time term-faculty position starting August 2025. The successful candidate will have a practiced understanding of scenic construction and painting, lighting and sound design, properties design & construction, as well as the ability to leverage these skills in the hands-on instruction of students to realize the mainstage season productions.Review of applications will begin May 26 and continue until position is filled.This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must possess the required authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 300-seat proscenium theater, a black box, and an amphitheater attached of the black box
- Dance studio with aerial rigging
- Dedicated rehearsal space
- Full complement of LED and ETC lighting system
- Professional caliber scene shop
- Revision of the Theater + Dance Minor
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTSThe College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.Institutional Inclusion Visioning StatementThe College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated. ResponsibilitiesThis position will teach various technical theater courses, THEA 200 Theater Experience, and courses in the general education curriculum.This position will serve as the resident Theater Program technical director, scenic, lighting and sound designer for three theatrical productions each academic year including a bi-annual spring dance concert or musical. There is also the opportunity to mentor student-designers for these productions.The candidate will be responsible for teaching three 4-credit courses per semester, plus contributing to departmental level service and student advising. QualificationsRequired:
- M.F.A in Theater with a Scene Design or Technical Direction emphasis required.
- Proficiency with standard shop equipment and strong carpentry, painting, and theatrical effects skills.
- Experience with theatrical rigging techniques and electrics hang.
- Ability to apply and teach industry safety standards.
- Proficiency with Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish, foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to effectively mentor students.
- Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level, particularly teaching Technical Theater courses.
- Proficiency in welding.
- Experience with ETC EOS and QLab.
To ApplyApplications are accepted online by clicking on Apply above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:
- A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
- A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
- Names and contact information of three references.
- (OPTIONAL) Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.
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[email protected] is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.Benefit ProgramFacultyThe College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. HEALTH INSURANCEEmployees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit. DENTAL INSURANCEEmployees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit. LIFE INSURANCECSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary. You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.LONG-TERM DISABILITYAfter one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTSHEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTThese plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.VISION PLANThis voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.TUITION REMISSIONTuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full-time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year. There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 5 years (60 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities. Tuition assistance is also available at Saint John's Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees. PARENTAL LEAVEA one-sixth release with pay due to the birth or adoption of a child in the semester that the new parenting occurs or in the following semester will be granted. New employees are eligible for this benefit immediately. Additional information is available in the Human Resources Office.SICK LEAVESick leave is earned at the rate of 20 days per academic year and is cumulative from year-to-year to a maximum of 90 days (720 hours). Eligible employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave hours to care for ill family members.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to all employees and immediate family members.RETIREMENTDefined Contribution PlanCSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the faculty member elects to opt-out.The faculty/employer contributions are as follows:Year Faculty Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution 1 3% 1% 2 3% 3% 3 3% 5% 4 3% 7% 5 3% 9%Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity PlanIn addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible faculty member may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan. CONTACT INFORMATIONSaint John's University College of Saint BenedictHuman Resources Office Human Resources OfficeQuadrangle 127 Main 223Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374Phone (320) ###-#### Phone (320) ###-#### Fax (320) ###-#### Fax (320) ###-####*Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24
