Technical Theatre / Technical Theatre Support Full-Time Faculty (Temporary)

Technical Theatre / Technical Theatre Support Full-Time Faculty (Temporary)

Salary

$81,167.00 - $112,865.00 Annually

Location

Bremerton Campus, WA

Job Type

Full-time Faculty

Job Number

25-26-F15

Department

Social Sciences & Humanities

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Technical Theatre / Technical Theatre Support Full-Time Faculty (Temporary)

Salary: $81,167- $112,865* Annually

Department: Social Sciences & Humanities

Reports to: Interim Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

Proposed Start Date: Fall Quarter 2026

Priority consideration given to applications received by September 21, 2026

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Olympic College is currently recruiting for a Technical Theatre / Technical Theatre Support Full-Time Faculty (Temporary). This role is a temporary full-time, 9-month (academic year) faculty position responsible for overseeing the technical functions of academic activities in the William D. Harvey Theatre and teaching one technical theatre class per quarter. The William D. Harvey Theatre is less than 10 years old and seats 276. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lighting, sound, and video presentation. The ability to program a lightboard and set up audiovisual equipment is required. This candidate should be able to develop and teach courses preparing students for work in sets, props, lighting, sound, video, costumes, and technical management, giving them the proficiency to enter the workforce. The position is renewable for a second year and will be reevaluated in two years.

The Technical Director is responsible for the technical aspects for all academic users of the William D. Harvey Theatre, including lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and other technical elements of performances and classroom usage. The position will coordinate theatre use with faculty and the Olympic College Events Coordinator, maintain theatre equipment, supervise crews, troubleshoot technical issues, and support Olympic College productions.

Responsibilities include teaching one 5-credit technical theatre class per quarter. During the first year, develop the curriculum for an introductory stagecraft class to be taught the following quarter, and develop the curriculum for two additional courses so that a three-course Technical Theatre series can be offered in 2027-2028.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with faculty using the William D. Harvey Theatre to set up and supervise technical elements required for production and educational use.
• Provide hands-on involvement in all aspects of Olympic College productions.
• Collaborate with the Olympic College Events Coordinator regarding facility use for events.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with theatre equipment.
• Supervise students, community, and professional crews in their use of the theatre.
• Maintain the theatre and its equipment in good working order.
• Research and budget upgrades to theatre equipment to provide students with opportunities to work with equipment used in professional work environments.
• Develop and teach technical theatre courses aimed at preparing students for employment in technical theatre.
• Supervise student interns from the technical theatre program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Theatre or a related field with equivalent theatrical experience.
• Professional theatrical production experience (see key competencies below).
• Teaching experience at the college level OR significant professional experience with demonstrated instructional or mentoring capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community or technical college teaching experience.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students and military-affiliated students.
• Master's degree in Theatre or a related field.
• Experience developing curriculum.

Key Competencies:

Demonstrate technical theatre expertise across multiple production areas; strong leadership, project management, communication, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills; the ability to work safely with theatre equipment and facilities; and the ability to provide students with practical, workforce-oriented technical theatre experience. Competencies include:

• Strong working knowledge of theatre set construction and tools used in construction.
• Knowledge of costume and drapery construction.
• Experience with rigging systems, including counterweight and winch systems, and competence in their safe use.
• Understanding of theatre lighting, including hanging, focusing, and programming lighting consoles.
• Knowledge of theatre sound, including wireless microphones, musical production, and digital consoles.
• Experience setting up and operating video playback systems for presentations.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with minimal support.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain a positive attitude in times of stress.
• Evidence of working with students in a safe and friendly environment.
• Ability to work on and operate ladders and lifts.
• Ability to lift, push, or maneuver 50-70 pounds repeatedly, either alone or with assistance from others.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary range listed represents an annual compensation range. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.

Full-Time Faculty qualify for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare based on space availability.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to hiring, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required for WB HB 2327.
• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, Building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

Olympic College

Human Resources

1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 - 5th Floor

Bremerton, WA 98337

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic

Benefits include vacation, sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

01

Which statement best describes your level of education or equivalent experience in Theatre?

• Bachelors degree or higher in Theatre
• Bachelors degree or higher in a related field with equivalent theatrical experience
• Bachelors degree or higher

02

Do you have professional theatrical production experience that aligns with the key competencies required for this role?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have college-level teaching experience OR significant professional experience with demonstrated instructional or mentoring capability?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Olympic College

Address 1600 Chester Avenue

Bremerton, Washington, 98337

Phone 360-475-7332

Website http://www.olympic.edu