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Open Rank Faculty Position in Technical Design and Production / Electro-Mechanical Laboratory & Automation Supervisor David Geffen School of Drama Yale University David Geffen School of Drama (DGSD) at Yale University seeks an experienced and dynamic performing arts professional to lead/participate in a pre-eminent MFA program in Technical Design and Production. The Geffen School, in partnership with Yale Repertory Theatre (YRT), trains and advances leaders in the practice of every theatrical discipline, making art to inspire joy, empathy, and understanding in the world. DGSD’s and Yale Rep’s core values are artistry, belonging, collaboration, and discovery: working together as a medical school and teaching hospital may, our community comprises eight three-year MFA programs—Acting, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Playwriting, Stage Management, Technical Design and Production, and Theater Management—as well as a one-year Technical Internship program. DGSD is committed to the development of a robust theater practice and makes access a priority: all students in degree and certificate programs receive 100% tuition remission. Reporting to the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale/Yale Repertory Theatre (DGSD/YRT) Chair of Technical Design and Production (TD&P) program/Director of Production, teach classes in technical production; advise, train, and supervise students of David Geffen School of Drama. Reporting to the DGSD/YRT Production Manager, advising and supervising TD&P students and associated production work. RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching and Mentoring • Teach up to three (3) courses per semester in technical production and design, as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P department. These may include, but are not limited to, courses on Automation, Controls, Electricity, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Mechanical Design, Physics of Stage Machinery, Systems Integration, or subjects within area of expertise. • Collaborate with the Chair and faculty of the TD&P program to engage in ongoing curriculum development. • Mentor TD&P students involved in DGSD/YRT productions, working closely with the Chair and faculty of the TD&P program. • Oversee the Electro-Mechanical Laboratory and Automation Laboratory. • Actively engage in research activities and integrate field advancements into your lab, teaching and mentorship responsibilities. • Oversee student independent projects and research projects in area of expertise. • Serve as an advisor for graduate student theses, as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P program. • Supervise and evaluate the work of graduate students and interns. • Occasionally travel out of state for conferences and training. • Perform other duties as requested by the Chair of the TD&P program. Departmental Administration and Recruiting • Attend weekly faculty meetings. • In concert with the Chair and faculty of TD&P program, participate in the admissions process for incoming students. • As requested by the Chair of TD&P program, attend recruitment functions. • Participate in TD&P program committee work as assigned by the Chair of the TD&P program and School committee work as assigned by the Dean. Production Responsibilities and Supervision • Collaborate with the Production Manager to achieve and maintain high artistic and managerial standards for DGSD/YRT productions. • Hold daily office hours in the Electro-Mechanical Laboratory to answer students’ questions and provide mentoring. • Supervise and mentor student technical direction teams with the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of stage machinery and automation components on all DGSD/YRT productions. Inclusive of automation commissioning, automation training, technical rehearsals, previews, note sessions, strike, and subsequent seminars. • Oversee the technical design, purchase, installation, maintenance, storage, and safe usage of automation mechanical, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment used in DGSD/YRT productions and classes. • Develop and implement automation department procedures, policies, paperwork, and workflow. • Maintain the safety and efficiency of all automation department operations. • Attend evening and weekend technical rehearsals to ensure that technical teams, including student automation operators and stage supervisors, are trained in the safe operation of automated systems/effects. • Develop, oversee, monitor, and manage the budgets for the Automation Lab, Electro-Mechanical Lab, and Stage Automation. • Collaborate with appropriate department heads concerning productions. • May serve Automation Designer on Geffen School or Yale Rep productions or other projects. • Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the production calendar. EXPERIENCE • Demonstrated teaching/mentoring experience. • Significant automation, electrical, and mechanical experience. • Preferred: Knowledge of Beckhoff hardware and software. • Preferred: Proven communication skills to contribute to the development of publications and textbooks in the field of technical theatre. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES • The successful candidate will have a track record of artistry, scholarship, teaching and/or service in their communities that offers a contribution to the culture of heterogeneity in the Geffen School. • Strongly demonstrated commitment to safe working practices in the field. • Strongly demonstrated mentorship and training or teaching skills. • Strongly demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills. • Strongly demonstrated communication skills, strategic thinking, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving. TERM OF APPOINTMENT Appointment will be as an Assistant Professor Adjunct/Associate Professor Adjunct/Professor in the Practice depending on qualifications for a renewable term of three years beginning November 1, 2025. Minimum base salary: $100K. Application Instructions We invite you to apply by submitting a cover letter, C.V., and three (3) confidential letters of reference. Materials must be submitted through Interfolio: https://apptrkr.com/6282694. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2025. Finalists may be asked to submit samples of their mechanical and automation design work and samples of their teaching experience. Information regarding requirements will be given at the time of finalist selection. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.

Senior House Electrician University Job Title: Theatre Technician 3, Lighting Bargaining Unit: L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Full time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: Labor Grade D Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges Work Location: Central Campus Worksite Address: 222 York Street New Haven, CT 06511 Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Searchable Job Family: Museum/Curatorial Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5 Position Focus: Executes lighting design for theatre productions. Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles and moves lighting equipment. Essential Duties: 1. Serves as liaison between Master Electrician, Designer and electrics department to provide and obtain information necessary to execute designs. 2. Oversees Light Board Operator and/or programmer for productions. Trains crew in operation of light board, follow spot, and special effects. Supervises appropriate personnel. 3. Reads, interprets, and executes light plots. Reviews light plots with appropriate personnel. 4. Uses a variety of complex tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 5. Assists at load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 6. Participates in provision and implementation of overhead rigging for lighting equipment. 7. Develops and assists with implementation of special lighting effects. 8. Serves as Senior Head Electrician for outside organizations or special events using theater's venues, as assigned. 9. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of electrics shop, tools, equipment, and associated financial paperwork. 10. Transports equipment. 11. In conjunction with appropriate personnel, maintains the safety and efficiency of lighting storage and workspaces. 12. Attends appropriate meetings. 13. Assists related departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 14. Works occasional nights, weekends and holidays. 15. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: 1. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. 2. Professional or graduate-level experience as a theatrical lighting electrician. Required Skill/Ability 1: Mastery of Electronic Theatre Control (ETC) control platforms and equipment. Strongly demonstrated knowledge of current Light wright system. Working knowledge of Vectorworks software. Required Skill/Ability 2: Strongly demonstrated knowledge of theory and techniques in theatrical lighting products, design, special effects, and programming, maintenance and repair of moving lights and LED units. Demonstrated knowledge of national/local electric codes, electrical theory and application. Required Skill/Ability 3: Strongly demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively w/faculty, staff, students, interns, guest artists and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities. Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability to guide, advise, mentor, and lead students and staff in a professional setting, to work independently and in a team setting; to multi-task and prioritize. Required Skill/Ability 5: Knowledge of job-related health/safety issues and ability to identify potential hazards. Preferred: Working knowledge of AutoCAD. Current ESTA electrics certification. Valid drivers' license and ability to drive cargo van and departmental truck. Knowledge of Strand Lighting control platforms. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Drug Screen: No Health Screening: NoSelected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license. Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Posting Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6251597 Yale is a tobacco-free campus.

Lead Sound Engineer University Job Title: Theatre Technician 3, Staff Sound Engineer Bargaining Unit: L34 - Local 34 (Yale Union Group) Time Type: Full time Duration Type: Regular Compensation Grade: Labor Grade D Wage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage Ranges Work Location: Central Campus Worksite Address: 222 York Street New Haven, CT 06511 Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Searchable Job Family: Museum/Curatorial Total # of Hours to be Works: 37.5 Position Focus: Engineers, executes and maintains sound designs for theatrical productions. Carries out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion, maintaining high standards for safety and craftsmanship. Handles, moves, and maintains sound equipment. Essential Duties: 1. Participates in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions. 2. Creates, interprets, and executes sound production paperwork. 3. Collaborates with and advises Sound Designers and Engineers to obtain the necessary information to execute Sound designs. 4. Serves as the Sound Engineer for productions, outside organizations or special events using the theatre's venues as assigned. 5. Substitute for FOH Mix Engineer as assigned. 6. Oversees and participates in the maintenance and repair of sound department facilities, tools, and equipment. Manages documentation of repairs and service of audio equipment. 7. Assists in providing continuity in the use of sound equipment among all performance venues. 8. Facilitates purchase or rental of equipment and materials and assist in maintenance of sound department financial paperwork. 9. Assists in maintaining the safety, organization, cleanliness and efficiency of all sound department storage and workspaces. 10. Trains crew in operation of sound software and equipment. Supervises appropriate personnel. 11. Participates in creation and implementation of overhead rigging for sound equipment. 12. Uses a variety of complex tools, processes, materials, and equipment in completing assigned projects. 13. Attends appropriate meetings. 14. Transports equipment. 15. Assists other departments in load-in, notes sessions, technical rehearsals, and strike of productions, as assigned. 16. Works occasional nights, weekends and holidays. 17. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Professional and/or college-level experience as a Sound engineer. Required Skill/Ability 1: Strongly demonstrated knowledge of theory and techniques in sound products and engineering, computerized sound playback systems, digital/analog mix consoles, sound reinforcement systems, and microphone techniques including wireless. Required Skill/Ability 2: Strongly demonstrated knowledge in operating and troubleshooting Mac and PC computers, QLab, drafting, audio control and prediction software. Demonstrated experience in front-of-house live mixing techniques. Knowledge of safe rigging practices. Required Skill/Ability 3: Skill in electronic and audio test equipment. Knowledge of job-related health/safety issues and ability to identify potential hazards. Ability to drive cargo van and departmental truck. Required Skill/Ability 4: Strongly demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively w/faculty, staff, students, interns, guest artists and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities. Strongly demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting. Required Skill/Ability 5: Calm and collected under pressure with a strongly demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and follow schedules and instructions. Demonstrated ability to guide, advise, mentor, and lead students and staff in a professional setting. Knowledge of budgeting and bookkeeping. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Drug Screen: No Health Screening: NoSelected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license. Background Check Requirements: All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Posting Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6251691 Yale is a tobacco-free campus.