One-Year Full-time Artist-in-Residence Faculty Position | Stage Management

Emerson College • Boston, MA

19h • $68,979

About The Position

Emerson College’s Department of Performing Arts invites applications for a one-year, full-time Artist-in-Residence faculty term position in Stage Management for our BFA Stage Management and Design and Production programs. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to traditional teaching, mentoring, and service. The appointment begins August 20, 2026 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 20 & 21, 2026. Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic, multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, artistry, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources. Emerson’s Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nation’s leading undergraduate programs with robust offerings in acting and performance, design, stage management, and theatre education. Our programs engage 80 full- and part-time faculty members and staff with 525 students studying in nine distinct BFA’s and one graduate program. The Performing Arts Department is supported by its own producing organization, Emerson Stage, in which the students work alongside our staff and industry professionals throughout 5 different venues to bring 8 to 10 fully produced, high quality productions to life annually.

Requirements

• MFA degree in Stage Management with 2 years professional experience OR extensive professional credits of 5+ years in the industry.
• Experience teaching Stage Management, Arts Management, and/or Production Management at the college level or in a professional role where mentorship was a responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a wide range of artistic performance media is preferred (Theatre, Opera, Dance, Immersive, Tours, Events, ect).
• Affiliation with professional unions including Actor’s Equity, IATSE, AGMA, or other professional affiliations like USITT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in our BFA in Stage Management and our BFA in Design and Production, including courses would include a variety of upper & lower-level courses in production and stage management as well as practicum style courses for their work on Emerson Stage productions.
• This position carries a 3/3 course load, teaching 24 credit hours over the academic year.
• Assisting in the admissions interview process for prospective students into the stage management program
• Advising stage management teams on Emerson Stage productions
• Supporting the post graduate experience of the Stage Management students through work on resumes and networking opportunities
• Serving on department and college committees
• Participating in the college’s system of shared governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time