Job Title: Assistant Professor of Live Experience Design and Production: Staging Design & Production or Visual/Media Design & Technology
Division/Department: Live Experience Design & Production
Reports to: Department Chairperson, Dean of Faculty & Academic Affairs, and the Provost
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Start date: July 1, 2026
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) seeks an experienced and accomplished full-time faculty member to join the Live Experience Design & Production (LiveX) department to teach courses in one of two areas: Staging/Set Design and Production or Visual/Media Design & Technology.
A Staging/Set Design & Production professor will teach the program’s staging design and production sequence and other courses as needed. They should have experience and expertise in several of the following live event disciplines:
- Stage or Set Design
- CAD Drafting
- Previsualization
- Stage or Set Construction
- Modular Staging Systems (TAIT Magdeck or Similar)
- Temporary Demountable Structures
- Up and Down Rigging
- Use of MEWPs and Working at Height
- Use and Maintenance of Electric Chain Hoists
- Flown and Ground Supported Truss Structures
- Automation (Kinesys or Similar)
A Visual/Media Design & Technology professor will teach the program’s Visual Design & Technology sequence and other program courses as needed. In the context of this industry, “Media” refers to any visuals on display in front of an audience or camera, including live concert screen content design, multi-screen installation, multi-camera broadcast screens production, theatrical projection and video design, virtual production, broadcast AR, real time content creation, immersive installation and related creative technologies. The Visual/Media Design & Technology professor should have experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Camera operation
- Vision mixing
- Switcher/scalers
- Media server programing
- CAD drafting
- Previsualization software
- Creative pitching
- Visual/media system design
- Visual/media technology and hardware
- Content creation (real-time, reactive and pre-rendered)
- Virtual/augmented/extended reality producing for the live event industry
PCA&D’s Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in LiveX combines interdisciplinary professional education in art and design with advanced study in live event and experience design, production, and technology. As a professional degree, this degree ensures students obtain practical and professional knowledge in their field of study. More than half of the degree is dedicated to the major program, and major courses are offered through a transformative, collaborative partnership with the Academy of Live Technology at Rock Lititz (ALT at Rock Lititz), which embeds student learning within the live events industry and facilitates hands-on, project-based learning using industry-leading technology and facilities. Students study art and design at PCA&D's Lancaster City campus and pursue advanced entertainment industry coursework at ALT at Rock Lititz’s educational facilities in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
PCA&D faculty are highly engaged and student-centered educators as well as active creative practitioners and industry professionals. The College values the faculty’s professional/industry experience and connections that can be leveraged to enhance curriculum and expand students’ career development through guest artist/lecture programs, industry engagement on campus and in the classroom, and other cocurricular activities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in developing and teaching college-level courses, conducting course and program-level assessment of student learning, and facilitating student access to career pathways through their industry networks and connections.
They will also be able to design a thorough and sequenced curriculum that covers multiple areas of their concentration area while leveraging industry connections to fill curricular needs outside the candidate’s area of expertise. The PCA&D/ALT at Rock Lititz definition of “live event industry” live event industry includes concerts and concert touring, special events, award shows, large scale corporate events, virtual production, themed entertainment, sporting events, art or advertising installations and immersive experiences, and performing arts events including theater, dance, and opera.
Responsibilities
Full-time Faculty duties include, but are not limited to:
Teaching 18 credit hours per academic year
Support student engagement and support, which may include mentoring students, coordinating internships, industry experience, and developing cocurricular activities
Support the department chair, dean, and provost’s collaboration with the ALT program director and staff in both LiveX program operations and strategy, including curriculum development and assessment, industry engagement for student opportunities, industry engagement for guest/visiting artist and expert cultivation, and facilities use
Engaging in academic assessment
Contributing to student reviews
Collaborating with Admissions to recruit prospective students and review their portfolios
Participating in shared governance, which includes attending department meetings and engaging in departmental work, participating in Committee of the Whole, providing service on College committees, and collaborating with other college divisions in fulfillment of faculty duties
Contributing to and/or participating in College events and co-curricular activities appropriate to the position, including Commencement, Senior Show, Orientation, Colloquium, Gallery events, Admissions events and department events
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should hold a terminal degree in a relevant field. Equivalent professional experience may be considered. Candidates should have both collegiate teaching experience and professional experience in their concentration area. Candidates should ideally have well-established connections and networks in the entertainment industry.
Applicants are still encouraged to apply if they do not meet all of the qualifications above. They should include a statement about how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Statements must include detailed descriptions of skills and expertise obtained through five or more years of professional experience and explain how those acquired skills and knowledge prepare the candidate for effective teaching, academic assessment, and student-centered teaching approaches.
Application Materials and Deadline
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Unofficial transcripts
4. Link to applicant’s professional website
5. Contact information for (email address, phone numbers) for three professional references
6. Teaching Philosophy statement
7. Relevant materials such as a sample syllabus, assignment, and rubric (optional)
8. Samples of student work (optional)
For full consideration, apply by March 31, 2026. Materials should be submitted to department chair Frazer Gall via email to fgall@pcad.edu. Candidates should specify their area of expertise.
This is an exempt, full-time position, based on our Lancaster, PA, campus. PCA&D offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan plus match after qualifying period.
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in compliance with all applicable laws in the admission of students, administration of programs, employment of faculty and staff, and any terms of instruction and employment. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) and gender non-binary persons to apply.
About PCA&D
PCA&D is a private, independent college of art and design offering majors in 8 academic programs: Animation & Game Art, Fine Art, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Illustration, Live Experience Design & Production, Photography & Video, and Creative Writing. The College is distinguished by its interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative exploration, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
About The Academy of Live Technology
The original Academy of Live Technology is a UK-based institution of higher education and offers specialist degrees for the live events industry at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the United Kingdom. The ALT at Rock Lititz is their US-based operations that provide PCA&D students experience with hands-on practice and access to the ALT’s close partnerships with professionals and industry. https://academyoflivetechnology.co.uk/
About Rock Lititz
Rock Lititz is a one of a kind production community located in Lititz, PA. They support innovative creativity within the live event industry, offering design, engineers and manufacturing resources and services for rehearsals and beyond. The campus houses many live event companies including Clair Global, Tait, 4Wall and many more. https://rocklititz.com/home
