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Job Posted: 3/19/25
Company Name: University of South Carolina
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/16/2025
Responsibilities:
The position is a 9-month appointment with a workload equivalent to teaching four courses per semester divided among traditional teaching and technical direction for theatre productions.
The faculty of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of instructor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9-month appointment with a workload equivalent to teaching four courses per semester.
The primary duty of the Technical Director is the coordination of all scenic activities (scenery construction, painting, and props) for departmental mainstage productions. Applicants must have proven managerial skills and the ability to promote a collaborative environment.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Job responsibilities will include, as workload allows, serving as Technical Director for Mainstage theatrical productions each year by helping faculty and staff achieve production and educational goals of the department. The technical director assigns, coordinates, and oversees production planning, personnel, operations, budgeting and scheduling. Duties include but are not limited to: maintaining equipment, inventory, and upkeep of shop and theatre spaces; preparation of construction drawings; purchasing materials and supplies for productions; managing projects to ensure to fulfillment of production vision, schedules, and deadlines; establishing and maintaining production budgets and expenditures; teaching courses in elements of design for theatre or related topics.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. The university provides opportunities for promotion to higher non-tenure ranks for eligible instructors.
Search Closing Date:
04/15/2025
How to Apply:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183727
Job Posted: 3/12/25
Company Name: George Mason University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 04/16/2025
Responsibilities:
About the Position:
The Term Assistant Professor of Lighting Design is a one-year full-time (non-tenure track) faculty position with potential for renewal, starting in August 2025.
Responsibilities:
• Teaching: Scaffold and teach undergraduate design courses, 3 in the fall, and 3 in the spring semester.
• Mentorship: Mentor student designers in production.
• Designing: Design at least one show every academic year in our production season.
• Governance and Service: Serve on the School of Theater, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and George Mason University governance committees as assigned by the Director, School of Theater; additional responsibilities negotiated with the Director of the School of Theater.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in related field;
• MFA or terminal degree in Lighting Design, or related field, and at least three years of professional experience as a theater designer in Regional and/or Higher Education settings. Candidates without the terminal degree but with substantial equivalent professional experience may be considered;
• Experience with multiple modes of theater practice which may include devised processes, physical theater, musical theater, and experimental theater among others; and
• Knowledge of Vectorworks and/or other lighting design software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in related field.
Compensation and Benefits:
$70,000 – $85,000
Search Closing Date:
04/07/2025
How to Apply:
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Assistant Professor of Theater in Lighting Design at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and CV.
Job Posted: 3/10/25
Company Name: George Mason University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 3/04/25
Responsibilities:
Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Acting & Directing
Tenure track appointment for Associate or full Professor of Theater in Acting and Directing.
Required Qualifications:
• PhD, MFA, or terminal degree in Acting, Directing, or related field, and at least five years of professional experience as a theater director in Regional and/or Higher Education settings;
• Experience with multiple modes of theater practice which may include devised processes, physical theater, musical theater, and experimental theater among others;
• Experience mentoring student directors at the undergraduate level;
• Experience teaching specialized areas of study such as choreography, improvisation, stage movement, intimacy direction, script analysis, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively;
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusivity and belonging through research, teaching, and creative practice;
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas;
• Active engagement in professional and artistic organizations, conferences, and networks related to performing and directing theater.
Compensation/Benefits:
$100-$115k (Associate) and $115k – $130k (full)
Search Closing Date:
04/05/2025
How to Apply:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Open Rank Tenure-track Professor of Acting & Directing at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with CV for review.
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Job Posted: 3/4/25
Company Name: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 3/04/25
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre within the Peck School of the Arts, housed in the College of Arts and Architecture seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to start in August 2025. The successful applicant will teach courses in acting and movement and/or voice and speech for active career-oriented BFA and liberal arts-based BA degree programs in theatre, direct in departmental production seasons, collaborate in the development of curriculum, and work with faculty in the recruitment of new students. They will continue their creative/scholarly research and professional activity as a performer, director, or coach outside of the department, and participate in a full range of shared governance activities within the department and the university.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified candidates must hold a Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or professional equivalency, professional performance or directing experience and demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level. We are especially interested in candidates who have the expertise to teach in areas of voice and speech (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Berry, Rodenberg), and expertise to teach in areas of movement (Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, stage violence, Grotowski, Lecoq, Viewpoints, etc.).
Compensation/Benefits:
$65,000 – $75,000. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Search Closing Date:
3/4/26
How to Apply:
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6040693 .The initial review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after March 31, 2025, may not receive consideration.
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: 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: 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