Carnegie Mellon School of Drama seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Embedded Electronics, a semester-long course that is part of the Production Technology program in the School of Drama.
Embedded Electronics explores the use of micro-electronics driven by software such as Arduino in props, scenery and costumes used in entertainment production.
This course is part of the curriculum for MFA and BFA students Production Technology, Technical Direction, Sound Design, Costume Production and Video and Media Design.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 25, 2025 & continues through the Fall 2025 semester.
Successful applicants will have experience in micro-electronics system (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) design, programming and usage and/or experience in network design and implementation in an entertainment setting. A degree in entertainment production is preferred, as is teaching experience at the university level.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
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Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama is the first degree-granting drama institution in the US. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of diverse art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, explore new forms of creative expression and promote community and diversity. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.
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