Instructional Assistant Professor of Stage Management and Production Management

University of Mississippi • University, MS

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About The Position

The Department of Theatre & Film at the University of Mississippi invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Stage & Production Management, beginning August 2027. This is a full-time, nine-month position. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate management courses at all levels; mentor students academically, artistically, and in career preparation; contribute to the growth and development of the stage management program; serve as production manager for the mainstage season; and ensure that departmental theatre productions have a stage management team. The position also includes service appropriate to the role, including recruitment and participation in shared governance.

The department is committed to academic excellence, creative exploration, scholarly investigation, and fostering an inclusive environment for students and faculty. It enrolls approximately 130 majors and has 30 full-time faculty members. The University of Mississippi is located in Oxford, Mississippi, and is the state’s flagship university, with approximately 24,710 students and an R-1 Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification.

Applicants should complete the University’s online application and submit a letter of intent and a curriculum vitae. Additional materials may be requested. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until an adequate pool has been established. Candidates invited to interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing before the interview of any reasonable accommodation needed. Applicants being considered for employment will undergo a background investigation, including a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial or driving history check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or a related field, or equivalent experience in stage and/or production management.
• Two years of professional work.
• Relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate management courses at all levels.
• Mentor students academically, artistically, and in career preparation.
• Continue the growth and development of the stage management program.
• Serve as production manager for the mainstage season.
• Ensure all departmental theatre productions have a stage management team.
• Perform service appropriate to the position, including recruitment and participation in shared governance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level