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Job Posted: 1/28/25
Company Name: University of Virginia Department of Drama & VA Theatre Festival
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 05/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The University of Virginia’s Department of Drama and Virginia Theatre Festival (VTF) seek applicants for the position of Director of Production. This 12-month staff position reports to the Chair of the Drama Department and supervises 8 full-time production staff as well as 25+ seasonal positions. This position will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing all aspects of the technical theatrical elements for both Drama’s academic-year performances and VTF’s summer season. This will include oversight of scenic, properties, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management and direct supervision of the staff supporting each area.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Preferred Skills & Experience: Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre production or related field; 7+ years of theatre production experience; Experience working in a professional theatre environment; and Experience working in an academic environment.
Additional Information:
The UVA Department of Drama fosters a vibrant community dedicated to making, studying, and sharing theatre, dance, and performance. Their programs nurture artistic discovery, critical inquiry, and imaginative collaboration across the university and beyond. The Virginia Theatre Festival is a program of the University of Virginia and is the Commonwealth’s longest-running professional summer theatre company. Founded in 1974, VTF treats local and regional audiences to some of the world’s most renowned plays and musicals while also highlighting the voices of new playwrights and composers.
Compensation/Benefits:
This position is a full-time, exempt-level, benefitted position with the University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, VA. The anticipated salary range is $90,000-$95,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins February 3, 2025. While the position’s anticipated start date is May 1, 2025, we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Search Closing Date:
04/30/2025
How to Apply:
Link to apply: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0069072/Director-of-Production
Job Posted: 1/28/25
Company Name: The University of Iowa
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The Performing Arts at Iowa seeks a Theatrical Designer with expertise in scenic and lighting design. This is a full-time 12-month, staff position serving as a resident designer for the Performing Arts at Iowa inclusive of the Department of Dance, School of Music Opera, and Department of Theatre Arts. This position does require evening and weekend work in support of technical and dress rehearsals.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a major university or professional production company.
Detail oriented while demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and an independent thinker who consistently meets deadlines, resolves conflicting priorities, and has outstanding interpersonal skills.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and skill in scenic design and fabrication.
Proficiency in design software such as SketchUP and Adobe Creative Suite.
Proficiency in production software such as AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks, and Lightwright.
Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles.
Additional Information:
The Performing Arts at Iowa produces two Dance mainstage productions, 2 Opera productions, 5 Theatre mainstage productions, up to 10 dance concerts, and up to 20 theatre galleries and workshops annually. Resident designer would be responsible for up to 5 realized scenic designs and up to 5 lighting designs for mainstage productions per academic year, along with providing design support for special projects and select events, as determined by the Production Director, in collaboration with the designer and production calendar. The scenic and lighting designer will primarily work with the Department of Dance and School of Music Opera along with working across departments with guest and student designers.
The Scenery and Lighting Designer is responsible for facilitating effective, healthy, and productive production environments in collaboration with the artists, faculty, staff, and students. Successful candidates will be committed to sharing the design process with graduate and undergraduate students creating a welcoming, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
This position will report to the Production Director and work within the Performing Arts at Iowa ensuring successful execution of each production season. This is a twelve-month full-time position.
Compensation/Benefits:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Search Closing Date:
07/01/2025
How to Apply:
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24005952.
Job Posted: 1/17/25
Company Name: San Diego State University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/20/2025
Responsibilities:
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film at San Diego State University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor with a specialization in Production Design for Film & Television. This position is vital to delivering the curriculum for the Television, Film, and New Media and the Design and Technology programs within the School. Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in production design, including aspects of Film & TV production design and digital design, at lower division, upper division, and graduate levels; collaborating with staff and graduate assistants in the production of student-led television and film-related design projects; and collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to support production design across the School’s various programs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required qualifications include a terminal degree in production design, art direction, film production, scenic design, or a related field, demonstrated expertise in film and/or television production design, and a commitment to cultivating an inclusive environment and recruiting underrepresented populations within the discipline.
Additional Information:
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander -Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.
THE COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES AND FINE ARTS
PSFA is a vibrant creative and cultural community, and home to some of America’s most prestigious programs in communication, criminal justice, hospitality and tourism management, public administration, media, performance, creative industry, and visual art.
Each of the seven schools, three departments, 43 majors, and 18 centers and institutes in PSFA offers innovative curriculum and cutting-edge research. All have earned the respect of their professional networks across the country and around the world. PSFA is also home to ROTC for three branches of the military: Army, Navy/Marines, and Air Force. Website: http://psfa.sdsu.edu/
SCHOOL OF THEATRE, TELEVISION, AND FILM
The School of Theatre, Television, and Film provides a high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students that emphasizes excellence in the arts and technology, grounded in conceptual and historical foundations. Our students collaborate with faculty to develop and realize their creative potential as artists, scholars, leaders, and global citizens. We practice diversity, equity, and inclusion and support pluralism through theoretical explorations and practical experience in theatre, television, and film. Our pedagogical approach leads students from critical analysis through problem solving into practical action and the realization of art, scholarship, and transformational educational experiences.
Please visit our website at http://ttf.sdsu.edu for information on the School of Theatre, Television, and Film and its programs.
The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $x to $y [as discussed at Provost-Dean 1:1]. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.
As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Search Closing Date:
02/01/2025
How to Apply:
Applicants should submit:
● Cover Letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy
● Curriculum Vitae
● Contact information for 5 professional references
● Web address of applicant’s website or a digital portfolio of their work (not to exceed 100 MB)
● Diversity Statement
Application Procedure:
Review of applications will begin February 1st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/16
Job Posted: 1/9/25
Company Name: Wesleyan University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have equal enthusiasm for innovative and sustainable approaches to Technical Direction in theater and for education. The position responsibilities include teaching the equivalent of five courses per year. The TD serves as production crew supervisor, working closely with the department chair, design faculty, and production manager/stage manager to develop and implement production calendar and schedules.
See full posting for full job duties and course load information.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: The minimum degree requirement is BA or BFA in Technical Direction for Theater or a related field.
We are especially interested in candidates who have proficiency in Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD and demonstrated ability to work with individuals of different background. Candidates with an MFA in Theater and two or more years of experience in a supervisory position in either professional theater or theater at the undergraduate level will be given special consideration.
Additional Information:
The Theater Department situates artistic practice, pedagogy, and research in an undergraduate, liberal-arts context and explores theater from an intersectional perspective in which both scholarship and applied creative practice are emphasized through collaborative exchange.
The Theater Department produces contemporary and classical plays, and adaptations of literary works for the stage, as well as devised and experimental performances. The department’s faculty encourages and values diversity within their teaching and artistic/research practices and is committed to ongoing curricular and programmatic development in intercultural, interdisciplinary, and collaborative theatrical innovation. We seek candidates whose pursuit of artistic goals, innovative vision and creative energy will enable effective involvement within a highly committed and vibrant community of students, teachers, artists, and scholars in Wesleyan’s Theater Department and across the University.
Compensation/Benefits:
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Annual Compensation Range: $72,000 – $76,000
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html
Search Closing Date:
03/03/2025
How to Apply:
https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Assistant-Professor-of-the-Practice-in-Theater_R100516
Job Posted: 1/9/25
Company Name: Wesleyan University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2025
Responsibilities:
Candidates whose professional engagement as Stage Managers inform their teaching and professional practice are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have excellent management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with previous production management and stage management experience, including running rehearsal rooms and production meetings, and calling shows. The successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of professional and academic theatrical practices and standards, and have the ability to supervise, train and mentor student assistants.
See posting link for full job duties and course load information.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: The minimum degree requirement is a BA or BFA in Stage management for Theater and at least two years of professional or higher education experience.
We are especially interested in candidates with an MFA in Stage Management or related discipline, and evidence of strong Production Management experience, either academic or professional. Candidates with two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level will be given special consideration.
A complete application includes a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the university’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized.
Additional Information:
The Theater Department situates artistic practice, pedagogy, and research in an undergraduate, liberal-arts context and explores theater from an intersectional perspective in which both scholarship and applied creative practice are emphasized through collaborative exchange.
The Theater Department produces contemporary and classical plays, and adaptations of literary works for the stage, as well as devised and experimental performances. The department’s faculty encourages and values diversity within their teaching and artistic/research practices and it is committed to ongoing curricular and programmatic development in intercultural, interdisciplinary, and collaborative theatrical innovation. We seek candidates whose pursuit of artistic goals, innovative vision and creative energy will enable effective involvement within a highly committed and vibrant community of students, teachers, artists, and scholars in Wesleyan’s Theater Department, and across the University.
Compensation/Benefits:
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Annual Compensation Range: $72,000 – $76,000
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
Search Closing Date:
03/03/2025
How to Apply:
https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/details/Assistant-Professor-of-the-Practice-in-Theater_R100515
Job Posted: 1/6/25
Company Name: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Music and Theater Arts
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The Music and Theater Arts (MTA) section of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a professor in contemporary performance practice. This is an open rank, tenure track search with a preference for an Assistant Professor. Position to begin July 1, 2025 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. MTA offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty and instructors and is an exceptional environment for artists and scholars with active creative practices centered on innovative performance-making across disciplines. The program seeks individuals who practice collaboration, empathy, and self-reflection in contributing to an inclusive, welcoming culture.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified candidates will hold an MFA or PhD in Theater, Arts, Performing Arts, or a related subject by the start of employment. Two years’ experience teaching at the University level is also required and may be gained during the degree program. Faculty duties include teaching undergraduate courses in theater and related subjects. Professors are also expected to serve on committees, advise students, and participate fully in the governance of the Section, the School, and the Institute. Promotion and tenure will require evidence of innovative creative work or scholarship that has the potential for tangible impact on the field. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
Additional Information:
Theater Arts Program Overview. Situated within the Music & Theater Arts (MTA) section of the School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (SHASS) at MIT, the program in Theater offers a broad range of courses in dance, choreography, acting, directing, dramatic writing, interactive design and scenography in support of the 21T Bachelor of Science Major, Minor, and Concentration —serving upwards of 1000 students per year. Faculty in SHASS teach 3 courses per year and participate in the academic and cultural life of the Institute. As part of a vibrant interdisciplinary arts community at MIT, the program in Theater annually presents publicly attended performances, workshops, readings, lectures, exhibitions and creative residencies. Opportunities to initiate, join, or amplify collaborations across the Institute are numerous. Notable synergies exist with academic units such as the Schwarzman College of Computing, Art Culture and Technology program, Comparative Media Studies, and with centers like the Center for Art Science and Technology, the Media Lab, or the MIT.Nano Immersion Lab, and many others. More about MIT Music & Theater Arts here: https://mta.mit.edu/ ;
MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check, including verifying any finding of misconduct (or pending investigation) from prior employers.
Compensation/Benefits:
Annual $125,000+ commensurate with experience and academic rank. MIT offers a full range of benefits and resources designed to keep you healthy, ensure you achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, help build your long-term financial security, and much more.
Search Closing Date:
02/05/2025
How to Apply:
Job Posted: 12/19/24
Company Name: SUNY New Paltz
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 02/04/2025
Responsibilities:
12-month Production Manager. The Department seeks a positive, collaborative, and creative facilitator in Theatre Arts. Producing 4- 6 productions each academic year ranging from fully produced plays to staged readings/workshops, the Theatre Arts program at SUNY New Paltz is a dynamic and engaging program that serves approximately 200Majors and Minors. The Production Manager will coordinate the technical execution and support for assigned projects, facilitating communication among creative teams, production staff, and student crews for the Theatre Arts Production season as well as outside event rentals of theatre arts’ spaces.
The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Arts facilities and will coordinate general maintenance and upkeep of those venues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA or BFA
• Significant professional and/or educational experience in a similar role
• Proven experience translating design ideas into clear and accurate technical drawings in Vectorworks or AutoCad
Preferred:
• MFA in Technical Direction or a similar field
Additional Information:
Duties
Production:
• Generate, maintain, and track the season budget, production, and facilities calendars in consultation with the Department Chair.
• Lead production meetings and generate rehearsal and production schedules in consultation with production team.
• Oversee all phases of production, including participation in the season selection process by forecasting budgets, investigating rights availability, and evaluating production elements required for each production.
• Negotiate and set expectations for in-house or guest directors, designers, choreographers, fight directors, intimacy directors, and over hires.
• In collaboration with the Pine & Performing Arts Box Office Manager and the Office of Marketing and Communication, assist with season promotion in terms of print materials for digital, on-campus and off-campus marketing and advertising.
Teaching:
• Teach Stage Management or Theatre Management classes, typically one 3-credit course per semester.
• Coordinate the Stage Management program, including mentoring students, and supervising individualized instruction in stage management.
• Supervise student stage managers on each production.
Facilities:
• Work with Theatre Arts Technical Director and Costume Director to ensure theater facilities are safe and accessible
• Maintain inspection schedules for Theatre Arts facilities.
• Serve as the departmental liaison with the campus Environmental Health & Safety and Facilities departments.
Other:
• Actively support the Theatre Arts Department’s commitments to inclusivity, respect, accessibility, and safety in the workplace
Compensation/Benefits:
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/.
Search Closing Date:
02/01/2026
How to Apply:
Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• cover letter
• curriculum vitae or resume
• statement of teaching philosophy
• contact information for three professional references – finalists’ references will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2701
Job Posted: 12/18/24
Company Name: Monterey Peninsula College
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 12/17/2024
Responsibilities:
Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.
The Theatre Arts Technical Director and Operations Manager, in consultation with faculty in the Theatre Arts program, initiates, plans, and participates in a variety of supervisorial and stagecraft duties required for theatrical productions. This individual serves as the Theatre Program Technical Director/Production Manager (TD/PM) annually for Theatre Department productions.
https://www.mpc.edu/about-mpc/campus-resources/human-resources/employment
Qualifications/Requirements:
The successful candidate for this position will oversee all aspects of theatre operations and technical direction including but not limited to: safety, shop operations, and operations on-stage and backstage; maintaining the Theatre Program calendar and production budgets in coordination with Theatre Arts Department Chair and Performing Arts Complex Coordinator; assisting and advising production directors in a theatre laboratory setting; and collaborating with faculty, staff, students, volunteers, community organizations, and artistic personnel.
Please visit our website for full position details, requirements, and how to apply.
Compensation/Benefits:
$6,784.00 – $8,252.00 Monthly
Search Closing Date:
02/09/2025
How to Apply:
https://apptrkr.com/5840941
Job Posted: 12/17/24
Company Name: Marin County Cultural Services
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 03/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The County of Marin in California is seeking an innovative professional to lead the committed teams responsible for stewarding a cultural and community treasure – and to value its wide-reaching contributions to all ages in the community as well as more than 800,000 annual visitors to all events. The next Director of Cultural Services/Executive Director of the Marin Cultural Association (MCA) will be a leader who embraces a spectrum of creative expression and activity, is committed to engagement with the community and all of its members, and who can cultivate a vision and energize a team for continued growth and success in supporting a rich cultural life in the region.
Qualifications/Requirements:
In summary, County Leadership is seeking an energetic individual who will employ a team approach to problem solving and be proactive in addressing issues. With an ongoing focus on efficient and effective service delivery, the new Director will have many opportunities to excel, enjoy, and fully engage in this vibrant environment in a beautiful and supportive community.
Compensation/Benefits:
The annual salary range is $203,528 to $224,348. The County of Marin offers a competitive, full benefits package including:
• Cafeteria-style health and welfare benefit plan that allows employees to choose from a variety of health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Generous holidays and leave allowances include vacation, management, personal, and sick leave.
• A car allowance for department heads.
• A defined benefit retirement plan governed by the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 (CERL), which can be reciprocal with other retirement systems. For more information: www.mcera.org. and https://www.mcera.org/employers/new-hires.
• A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan administered by Nationwide to enhance retirement planning.
Search Closing Date:
01/31/2025
How to Apply:
This search is being conducted with support from Tom O’Connor Consulting Group, a New York-based executive search and consulting firm specializing in the arts and culture industries. The search is being led by VP of Executive Search, Cynthia Fuhrman. To apply, visit the online application (https://tinyurl.com/mvkshjba) and submit your materials, which should include a cover letter and your resume.
Job Posted: 11/1/24
Company Name: University of Virginia
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 06/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The University of Virginia’s Department of Drama seeks applicants for the position of Props Supervisor and Artisan. This 12-month position reports to the Technical Director and supervises budgeting, procurement, and construction of properties, furniture, and scenic elements. The Props Supervisor and Artisan will collaborate on academic-year performances and the summer season of the Virginia Theatre Festival.
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree and 1-year of professional experience in technical theatre are required.
Compensation/Benefits:
The expected salary is $28.00 – $29.00 hourly (annualized $58,000 – 60,000) commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt, benefitted position.
Search Closing Date:
08/01/2025
How to Apply:
For the full job posting and to apply please visit:
https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Prop-Shop-Manager_R0054148
Job Posted: 10/29/24
Company Name: The University of Texas at Austin
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/16/2025
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre and Dance at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Acting with a trajectory of creative activity/research accomplishment consistent with the expectations of a flagship, tier-1, research University. The successful candidate will have an ability to teach a range of classes that include introductory scene-study and skill building courses and advanced coursework in two or more of the following specialties: Shakespeare/heightened language, movement for the actor, voice and speech for the actor, acting for camera, and/or professional development. The successful candidate will demonstrate a robust history of acting in or directing of classical and contemporary plays and continuing work in the profession.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Terminal degree in acting or a related field.
• Accomplishment in creative activity/research consistent with the expectations of a tenure-track position at a research-focused institution.
• Demonstrated ability to teach introductory scene-study and skill building courses and advanced coursework in two or more of the following specialties: Shakespeare/heightened language, movement for the actor, voice and speech for the actor, acting for camera, and/or professional development.
Please refer to job posting (https://apply.interfolio.com/157832) for preferred qualifications.
Compensation/Benefits:
Minimum salary: $80,000
Additional Information:
As an integral part of the thriving creative culture of Austin, Texas, the Department of Theatre and Dance offers an array of programs to prepare artists, scholars, and teachers to make profound contributions to theatre and dance through engaging study, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exceptional performance experiences. The department has 35 full-time faculty members and 18 full-time staff members and is housed in well-equipped facilities, which include black box, proscenium, and lab theatres, teaching and practice spaces, and state-of-the-art design and computing labs. The department produces six large scale and numerous small productions per year, including the largest student-driven biennial New Works Festival in the country.
The University of Texas at Austin is a flagship, tier-one research institution situated in Austin, Texas, a city known for its vibrancy, quality of life, and active engagement in the arts. The University has been awarded the Seal of Excelencia, designating it as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Search Closing Date:
05/31/2025
How to Apply:
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
To apply for the position, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/157832.
For additional inquires, please email theatreanddance@utexas.edu.
Job Posted: 10/22/24
Company Name: University of Arizona
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 10/22/2024
Responsibilities:
The University of Arizona seeks a visionary, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as the next Director of the School of Theatre, Film, & Television (TFTV). The Director of TFTV will also serve as Director of the Hanson FilmTV Institute, housed within the school and funded through an endowment. TFTV is located within the College of Fine Arts, which forms part of Arizona Arts, the U of A’s unified gateway to the arts for campus and the broader community. TFTV is one of four professional schools housed in the College of Fine Arts (CFA). Formed in 2010 through the merging of the School of Media Arts and the School of Theatre Arts, TFTV offers undergraduate degrees in Film and Television and in Theatre Arts to over 500 majors.
Qualifications/Requirements:
The next director will employ a collaborative, transparent, and forward-looking approach to leadership; exemplary personal and professional integrity; and a commitment to the University of Arizona’s mission. The director will have earned a terminal degree from an accredited institution in a field relevant to the programs of TFTV – or the equivalent – and have established a sustained record of excellence in administrative leadership, scholarship/creative practice, and teaching that merits appointment as a tenured full professor at U of A. The next director will possess the leadership skills to develop a unique vision for TFTV and the capacity to design and implement a sound strategic direction for the school’s future, and to do so in collaboration with the faculty, staff, and students.
Compensation/Benefits: $160,000-$180,000
Search Closing Date:
10/22/2025
How to Apply:
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile that can be found on WittKieffer’s website.
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 22, 2024.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Bree Liddell, Melissa Fincher, and Jenna Brumleve
UArizonaTFTVDirector@wittkieffer.com
Job Posted: 9/11/24
Company Name: Michigan State University
Job Type: Part Time
Position Start Date: 9/11/24
Responsibilities: Dept of Theatre at Michigan State University is seeking part-time (temp hire) faculty of Stage Management, Jan-May 2025.
Compensation and Benefits: $10,480.83-$12,809.96
Search Closing Date: 09/11/2025
How to Apply: For more information – https://careers.msu.edu (listing #985599).
Job Posted: 9/11/24
Company Name: Baldwin Wallace University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 09/11/2024
Responsibilities: The music theatre director will teach courses in music theatre and direct productions and partner with the music theatre music director to lead recruitment strategy and activities, manage and develop relationships with partners, guide ongoing curricular revision, and maintain relationships with BWMT alumni. They will be expected to continue an active professional career and maintain connections to industry professionals. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and developing undergraduate music theatre students; have significant professional experience; possess a related advanced degree or equivalent professional experience; and be a strong collaborator with campus and external partners.
Compensation and Benefits: $60,000 – 90,000
Search Closing Date: 09/11/2025
How to Apply: For strongest consideration, applicants should submit materials by September 30, 2024. For full list of duties, qualifications, and instructions on applying, visit:
https://apptrkr.com/5624053
Job Posted: 8/20/24
Company Name: Point Park University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/19/2024
Responsibilities:
The Theatre Department in the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) at Point Park University invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant/associate professor specializing in Musical Theatre with a background in musical direction, repertoire coaching and current industry experience. Start date will be August 2025. A terminal degree (MFA in Musical Direction or MM) and professional experience is required.
About the Position: The Department seeks an energized colleague to join a collegial group of collaborative faculty, staff, and students. Our rigorous conservatory training is selective and tailored for the professional singer/actor/dancer focused on individual artistic development and acquiring professional skills for today’s performance industry.
Qualifications/Requirements:
All applicants are expected to be qualified to teach courses in musical theatre audition repertoire, the business aspects of musical theatre, and additional areas related to the candidate’s expertise. The ideal candidate has advanced skills as a pianist, arranger, and musical director, has a vast knowledge of traditional and contemporary musicals as well as pop/rock/country/R&B music, is comfortable with new technology and current business trends, and has a significant connection to the industry, particularly in NYC.
Candidates should expect to work closely with undergraduate students. Principle responsibilities include teaching, service to the department, advising and mentoring. Faculty are expected to conduct creative activity/research in their area of expertise.
Search Closing Date: 2/1/25
How to Apply:
Application Procedure: Please submit a letter of application, CV, samples of creative work, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of equity/diversity/inclusion initiatives, and a list of three professional references with contact information by email to: musicaltheatre2@pointpark.edu
In the email, please note that the subject line MUST STATE: Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Professor / Musical Theatre
Additional Information:
Review of applications will begin in January 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.
For full job description: https://www.pointpark.edu/careersatpointpark/employmentlistings/facultyfulltimepositions/assistantassociateprofessormusicaltheatre2024
Job Posted: 3/19/24
Company Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 07/01/2024
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor [R0140791] to lead its professional Lighting Design and Technology program. Candidates with a record of professional engagement, academic experience, and a strong desire to continue to engage in scholarship and/or research as professional creative activity consistent with the expectations of an R1 Research Institution are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Compensation:
Search Closing Date:
1/31/25
How to Apply: