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 a full-time, nine-month Instructional Assistant Professor of Stage & Production Management beginning August 2027. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Theatre or a related field, or equivalent experience in stage and/or production management, and two years of professional work; a master's degree is preferred.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate management courses at all levels; mentor students academically, artistically, and in career preparation; and continue developing the stage management program. The position also serves as production manager for the department's mainstage season and supervises the stage management discipline at a Research I University. The professor will ensure that departmental theatre productions have stage management teams and perform service appropriate to the position, including recruitment and participation in shared governance.

The Department of Theatre & Film fosters creativity, critical thinking, intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, creative exploration, and scholarly investigation in an inclusive environment. It offers undergraduate programs in theatre arts and film production. Applicants should submit the University's online application, a letter of intent, and a curriculum vitae. Review of applications begins immediately, and the position will remain open until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate management courses at all levels.
• Mentor students academically and artistically and support their 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.
• Supervise the stage management discipline.
• 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