Full-Time Faculty: Scenic & Lighting Designer

• Full-Time Faculty: Scenic & Lighting Designer
• Santa Barbara City College | Theatre Arts Department

Santa Barbara City College is seeking a tenure-track Scenic and Lighting Designer/Instructor to join our award-winning Theatre Arts Program starting in Fall 2026. This role blends academic instruction with high-level production design for The Theatre Group at SBCC, our resident community theatre company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruction: Teach courses in Stagecraft, Scenography, Lighting, Elementary Scenic Design, and Theatre Production. Opportunities to teach Theatre Appreciation, Literature, or History based on expertise.
• Design & Production: Design or supervise scenic/lighting elements for 6 productions annually across two venues:
  • The Garvin Theatre: A modern 381-seat proscenium.
  • The Jurkowitz Theatre: An intimate 106-seat black box.
• Leadership: Oversee the Design/Technical concentration for the A.A. degree, develop curricula, and manage Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
• Management: In collaboration with a full-time Technical Director, oversee the fabrication, staffing, and execution of scenery, props, and lighting.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts or Drama (Required).
• Experience: Demonstrated professional design experience.
• Skills: Ability to coordinate technical support for multiple venues and mentor adjunct faculty.

Why SBCC?

Join a department housed in the beautiful Drama Music Complex (renovated in 2012) located in the heart of Santa Barbara with 1,000 season ticket holders. You will lead a vital technical degree/certificate program while working alongside dedicated staff and a vibrant community of artists.
Deadline to apply has been extended to April 27, 2026

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The Theatre Group at SBCC /www.theatregroupsbcc.com