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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: 12/13/24
Company Name: Binghamton University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 09/01/2025
Responsibilities:
The Theatre Department at Binghamton University seeks a Lecturer in Acting beginning in 2025-
2026. This full-time position will teach 3 courses per semester, with a 3-year contract that
may be renewable. Expertise in one or more areas desired: African Diaspora & African
American theatre, Asian & Asian American theatre, Latinx theatre, Indigenous/Native
American theatre, physical theatre, stage combat, voice, clown, intimacy direction.
Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Binghamton University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Completed applications submitted by January 15, 2025, will receive full consideration.
The position will remain open until filled.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Expertise in Acting Pedagogy
Ability to build an inclusive learning environment
University or professional studio teaching experience
Preferred:
An additional specialization is desired
Professional acting experience desired
Professional directing experience is desired
MFA preferred. Candidates with a BA/BS and substantial professional directing, acting or teaching experience will be considered
Compensation/Benefits:
$55,000
Additional Information:
Binghamton offers both a Bachelor of Arts in theatre with concentrations in acting/directing, design/technical theatre, and dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre. Because Binghamton students are notable for their high-achieving academic record, students in both degree programs seek to explore dramaturgical and artistic depth. In addition to performance courses in a wide range of techniques, students audition for main stage and studio productions ranging from the classical to the contemporary, including musicals, plays, and dance productions.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to: (1) creative collaboration; (2) teaching excellence; (3) working towards a national and/or international reputation as a practitioner and/or scholar; (4) organizational and administrative duties; and (5) recruitment, retention and guidance of students.
The ideal candidate will be an artist-teacher whose teaching and professional experience contribute to diversity and equity. The department is committed to providing opportunities to increase participation in classes and productions by students of color and other marginalized communities. The candidate should be comfortable with culturally responsive acting approaches and possess a fluid, adaptable pedagogy. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Search Closing Date:
01/15/2025
How to Apply:
https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=183804
Job Posted: 11/21/24
Company Name: Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 2/1/25
Responsibilities:
The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is seeking the next Director of Communications to lead all messaging, public relations, communications for a new world-class Sarasota Performing Arts Center in a public-private partnership with the city of Sarasota and in collaboration with the Bay Park Conservancy and Van Wezel Hall. The next Director of Communications will become an essential team member at this pivotal time in the cultural life of Sarasota, providing leadership in engaging the public – from civic leaders to elected officials, arts patrons to business leaders – in support of this exciting new community treasure.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● A dynamic and proactive leader
● Demonstrated success in leading communications initiatives
● Experience working with elected officials and local government
● Diplomatic discretion
● Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail-oriented
● Microsoft Office 365 proficiency
● Proficiency working with CRMs, particularly in querying and reporting using the system’s built-in functions
● Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed
Compensation/Benefits:
The Foundation offers competitive compensation for this position, with a salary range expected between $120-130K, and a generous benefits package that includes fully covered medical and dental insurance, 403b, generous PTO and more
Search Closing Date:
12/17/2024
How to Apply:
To apply, visit the online application (https://tinyurl.com/4xwvd6vs) and submit your materials. Your cover letter should include relevant experience, including any direct experience you’ve had with similar roles and institutions.
Job Posted: 11/19/24
Company Name: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/16/2025
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theatre at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in Costume Technology with a proposed starting day of August 16, 2025.
A successful candidate will join a team of 9 faculty and staff members across both the BFA and MFA programs in Costume Design and Technology. In addition to teaching, this individual will also serve as Chair of the Costume BFA program.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
• MFA in Costume Production or equivalent terminal degree in Theatre or related field or substantial professional working history
• Teaching experience or supervisory experience with emerging artists and students in training
Preferred Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in costume production areas in professional or educational setting
• Teaching experience at the college level for three or more years
• 3 or more years supervisory experience, such as leading a team as a Theatrical Draper, Tailor, Pattern Maker
• Innovative course creation reflective of inclusive practices and using modern approaches
• Demonstrated commitment to applying DEIA values to working practices
Compensation/Benefits:
Appointment Information
This is a full-time, non-tenure track (specialized faculty) appointment on an academic year (nine-month) service basis paid over twelve months, carrying an initial appointment of a one-year contract with potential for renewal based on performance. Multi-year contracts typically follow promotion within this path. This appointment is supported by NTFC Local 6546. The expected start date is August 16, 2025. The previously determined salary range for the position is $64,000-$69,000 at the Assistant Teaching Professor level and $74,000-$79,000 at the Associate Teaching Professor level. Final salary offered will be determined by an assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.
Additional Information:
The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to teaching recognized theater industry standards as well as innovative approaches to problem solving in equitable and inclusive educational environments within our community of students, educators, and creative collaborators.
This individual should be a skilled communicator with the capacity to facilitate conversations between fellow faculty and students across all areas of study. A successful candidate will be interested in fostering cross-college collaborations and relationships to develop and maintain a diverse student population.
Within the department, the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the intertwined work and creative processes of both costume design as well as costume production, wardrobe, and management. They should be able to present a strong record of work with specializations in Draping and Patternmaking and experience in one or more of the following: Tailoring, Costume Management, Design, or Crafts.
Duties include teaching, academic advising, BFA recruitment, and program administration. Teaching responsibilities include three classes per semester in costume production from introductory level to advanced. Class subjects such as (but not limited to): Draping, Flat Patterning, Costume History, Styles and Research, and Seminar Courses rotate in alternating semesters.
Search Closing Date:
01/16/2025
How to Apply:
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following by January 16, 2025:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Three references with contact information
All required information must be submitted to http://jobs.illinois.edu for your application to be considered
Job Posted: 11/8/24
Company Name: SUNY New Paltz
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/20/2025
Responsibilities:
• Teach courses in various levels of acting with diverse approaches is encouraged. Awareness of leading 20th/21st C. acting teachers/ pedagogy is important.
• Opportunities to teach courses in affiliated performance areas exist. Certification/extensive experience with multiple approaches would be an asset to teach vocal production.
• Other areas of teaching could include movement/choreography, yoga, stage combat, intimacy direction, directing, playwriting and improvisation, depending on the candidate’s interest/experience.
• Contribute to a production season through actor coaching and work in other areas of expertise.
• The candidate is expected to maintain a creative research agenda in professional theatre.
• Demonstrated high caliber ability to direct college productions.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• MFA/terminal degree in Performance or Directing
• College teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of professional and scholarly achievement
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students
• Demonstrated record of collaboration and dedication to academic theatre and program building
• The ability to contribute to the department and university’s academic goals through innovative, collegial, and professional work in teaching, creative research, and service
• Professional experience beyond academia ls desirable
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/.
Additional Information:
The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Performance) beginning in the Fall Semester of 2025. The position is a ten-month contract which carries a 3/3 load.
The Theatre Arts Department has roughly 190 theatre majors and minors. The students in the Performance Concentration make up roughly 70 % of the theatre student population. The department has a deep history of placing students in graduate programs as well as in the industry in theatre, film and television. There is the expectation that the successful candidate will continue to build on the strong reputation of the Performance Concentration at New Paltz. We especially encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and who can effectively mentor and support our diverse student body.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery -compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Search Closing Date:
01/15/2025
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 that specifically addresses the qualifications of the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Resume
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other supporting materials
• Contact information for three professional references
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2667
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: 10/31/24
Company Name: Binghamton University Theatre
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 9/1/25
Responsibilities:
Binghamton University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Theatre Department’s burgeoning musical theatre BFA program. The ideal candidate will have achieved distinction as a voice teacher, vocal pedagogue, and/or musical theatre performer/teaching artist, and will continue their creative research as they work towards tenure and promotion.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Master’s degree (MM, MVP, MFA, MA) or other relevant advanced degree, awarded by August 18, 2025
Knowledge in and demonstrated application of contemporary vocal science research, vocal technique, and vocal pedagogy
Knowledge of current trends in musical theatre and musical theatre-adjacent performance styles, techniques, and performance practices
Demonstrated success teaching college students and/or professional performers
Experience teaching singing in the diverse repertoire and styles common in contemporary musical theatre (such as pop, rock, classical, soul, jazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop, rap, country, etc.)
Compensation/Benefits:
77,000 + DOE
United University Professions (UUP)
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will teach approximately 12 hours of lessons per week, including studio voice lessons and vocal technique for musical theatre students. This requires an effective vocal technician invested in the success of their students through teaching healthy and science-based technique and who has the ability to connect with students from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender identities. The position will require attendance at occasional rehearsals, teaching or co-teaching regular workshops as part of a weekly seminar series, and coordination of administrative responsibilities related to vocal offerings, in addition to fulfilling other service obligations, recruitment, and community outreach as appropriate to a tenure-track appointment. This person may also teach other courses depending upon their specialties and areas of interest.
Search Closing Date:
01/15/2025
How to Apply:
https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=182339
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: 10/21/24
Company Name: Case Western Reserve University
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 8/18/2025
Responsibilities:
The Department of Theater in the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting (tenure-track) beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidate will be the primary voice specialist for the nationally ranked Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program, and will also teach at the undergraduate level based on their areas of expertise. Other duties include production voice coaching; advising; and university, college and department service. Voice instructors who have also taught musical theatre performance are encouraged to apply. The normal teaching load is three and two on the semester system.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Candidates must demonstrate a pedagogical and professional profile. A completed Master of Fine Arts degree, advanced professional training and experience, and a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching at the college level are required. A successful candidate will be versed in a variety of techniques (eg: Linklater, Lessac, Fitzmaurice, Rodenburg…etc…) with the ability to teach a sequential professional four-semester voice curriculum to MFA students.
Compensation and Benefits:
$60,000-$80,000
Additional Information:
CWRU’s Department of Theater is located in the heart of Cleveland, a city with a vibrant performing arts scene. The Department presents 6 productions a year (4 undergrad and 2 MFA) Our partnership with LORT theater, Cleveland Play House, has MFA students performing and understudying in their MainStage season. Cleveland offers many artistic opportunities for faculty both in film and theatre. The Department performs in two state-of-the-art theaters at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. MFA productions take place at CPH’s 125-seat black box theater. To learn more about the Department, visit https://theater.case.edu/ More MFA information at https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/mfa Search will continue until position filled.
Search Closing Date: 1/15/2025
How to Apply:
https://case.edu/academic-careers/assistant-professor-tenure-track-voice-and-acting-department-theater
Job Posted: 10/16/24
Company Name: California State University Fullerton
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/14/2025
Responsibilities:
The CSUF Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a dynamic new colleague who is a committed artist-educator and active sound designer who understands the impact of artistic and cultural biases in design and education; one who will share their professional experience and their sense of creative discovery with graduate and undergraduate students both in the classroom and through production-based educational experiences.
The qualified candidate could teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in Sound Design, Technical Production, and other areas of expertise. Courses include, but are not limited to: Audio Techniques, Advanced Sound Design, and Graduate Sound Seminar. They will be responsible for mentoring graduate and undergraduate student designers.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Required Qualifications
• MFA or related terminal degree by the time of appointment.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education.
• A robust and continuing artistic practice in sound design, which may include regional and/or national productions as a sound designer.
• Ability to design sound systems for plays and musicals.
• Experience with sound design for musical theater, including live mixing and management, and troubleshooting of wireless microphones.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, equity, inclusion and belonging, showing the ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
• Ability to tune sound systems in a range of different theatrical venues.
• Knowledge of musical composition and some experience in composing for live entertainment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $7,142 to $7,282 per month.
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work (https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).
Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state system and optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.
Additional Information:
Additional Information
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
CSU Policies
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.
Notice of Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator (http://www.fullerton.edu/titleix/about/notice.php).
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. It requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the State of California.
Search Closing Date: 01/15/2025
How to Apply:
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. Please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position #543537, and provide the following required materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Current Curriculum Vita/professional resume
3. List of three professional references
4. Teaching Philosophy Statement
5. Candidate Statement of Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
6. A list of 3 reference with contact info.
Job Posted: 10/15/24
Company Name: University of Maryland
Job Type: Full Time
Position Start Date: 08/18/2025
Responsibilities:
The University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) is searching for a tenure-track or tenured assistant or associate professor of costume design to begin August
2025. The faculty hired for this position will serve as the leading costume design instructor, mentor and advisor in the MFA in Design Program, a nationally prominent graduate training program. Candidates may also teach undergraduate courses and will contribute to program, school, college, and university governance.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education:
MFA in Design or equivalent experience.
Experience:
– Documented experience teaching, mentoring, and/or training design assistants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
– Potential to achieve high national/international professional standing in the field.
– Demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and creative research.
– Strong knowledge of costume rendering, draping, and construction; fabrics and other
costume elements of costume craft.
– Evidence of ability to work collegially.
Preferred qualifications:
– United Scenic Artists membership.
– Teaching experience at the university level.
– Experience teaching and advising graduate students.
– Experience with designing for dance and/or opera, film and/or television, in addition to theatre.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience, and corresponding to the rank at which hire will be made. For information on Benefits please use link:
https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/1231/docs/2079812.pdf
Search Closing Date: 12/31/2024
How to Apply:
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/123589
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: