INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY-STAGE MGMT AND TECH. PROD.

INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK FACULTY IN STAGE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTION (Open Rank)

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a full-time instructional-track faculty position in Stage Management and Technical Production to teach courses in stage management, technical theatre, production management, and other disciplines depending on background and skills. This position is instructional-track faculty (non-tenure track, open rank), beginning August 2027. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

For over 100 years, the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts has been a pioneer in all aspects of theatrical production. Degree programs are BA and MFA, with specializations in acting, design, directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, and stage management. The department has a special interest in the development of new plays, and each year produces over 20 new works in its season. Students are trained to respond to the needs of new plays and performance while grounding themselves actively and creatively in theatrical principles. The MFA Stage Management program has a recognized national profile, and its graduates are represented in professional theatres and academic programs nationwide. The program accepts 1 to 2 students each year for a total enrollment of 5 to 6 students. Through a robust relationship with other units within the Performing Arts at Iowa, MFA and BA students have opportunities to develop skills in stage management and technical production for theatre, new work development, opera, and dance.

Responsibilities:

Teaching load for instructional track faculty is 80% teaching and 20% service expectation. This faculty member will teach six courses each year (both BA and MFA).Courses taught include Theatre Technology every semester, Stage Management I, Stage Management Seminar, Production Management, Production Lab in rotation. Extensive mentoring of graduate and undergraduate stage management students, serving on MFA Thesis Committees, academic advising of undergraduate students; recruiting at U/RTA; and participating in departmental and university service responsibilities.

Rank:Instructional track faculty position (non-tenure track, open rank)

Term of Appointment:Starting August 2027

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Submission:Candidates should submit applications online athttp://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Search requisition number 76064. Screening of applications begins November 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should include a letter of application, a complete CV, statements describing their professional and teaching practice, and the name and contact information for three references.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• MFA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Stage Management, Theatre Management, or Technical Production

• Professional accomplishments in stage management
• A minimum of one year of university-level teaching beyond the TA level in courses that include stage management and at least one of these disciplines: production management or technical production

• Evidence of professional work in at least one of the following areas: technical production (costumes, scenic, lighting, sound, media), opera and/or dance management, production management, arts management
• Union membership - AEA or AGMA

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