Professor of Practice & Production Manager

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Sharjah seeks a Professor of Practice in Performing Arts Management to begin in Fall 2026. Candidates should have a terminal degree in theatre or music and ideally be experienced in teaching. Responsibilities include serving as Production Manager for events, training stage managers, and teaching courses. The position emphasizes communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills within a diverse, liberal arts-focused environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Three or more years of teaching experience in a university setting.
• Experience as Production Manager for music and theatre events.
• Ability to train undergraduate stage managers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Manager for all program events.
• Train undergraduate stage managers.
• Teach undergraduate courses in theatre or music.

Skills

Leadership

Personnel management

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Creative problem-solving

Education

Terminal degree in theatre or music (PhD/DMA or MFA)

Degree from a North American university

Job description

Performing Arts Program

Job Title: Professor of Practice (Open Rank) Performing Arts Management / Production Manager

American University of Sharjah invites applications for a Professor of Practice (Open Rank) position in Performing Arts Management/Production Management to begin in Fall 2026. This faculty member will join a small but growing Performing Arts Program. Three or more years teaching in a university setting is preferred. We seek candidates who demonstrate leadership, personnel management, strong written and verbal communication, and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Manager for all program music and theatre events, train undergraduate stage managers, teach undergraduate courses in theatre or music, and serve on committees as requested. Other program duties may be assigned.
• As Production Manager, responsibilities include budgeting, creating and managing production timelines (scheduling and run-of-show planning), supervising and coordinating personnel (student crews and staff), and maintaining efficient workflows for the productions.

We are especially interested in candidates who are dedicated to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, committed to working with ethnically and culturally diverse faculty and students from across the globe, and who will thrive in a small, ambitious collegiate setting. A terminal degree in theatre or music is required (PhD/DMA or MFA); preference given to those who hold at least one degree from a North American university.

Deadline for applications is January 1, 2026. Please send one collated PDF document containing a cover letter (briefly mapping your experience to the responsibilities noted above), a CV that includes a detailed list of responsibilities for each Production Management position listed, and contact information for three references to: https://acg-apps1.aus.edu/cas/empapp/apply.php?p=PAP-26-01.

About American University Of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a comprehensive, independent, non-profit, coeducational institution of higher education that promotes excellence in teaching, learning, research and creative work. AUS fosters a community that celebrates diversity and whose members are committed to the ideals of open intellectual inquiry, ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

AUS offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,000 students from over 100 nations. English is the language of instruction and the workplace. Among the top 18 percent of ranked universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2026), AUS is consistently among the top 10 universities in the Arab region (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2026).

AUS is located in the heart of Sharjah’s University City, adjacent to the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park and just minutes from Sharjah International Airport and only 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The campus is situated in a vibrant and cosmopolitan area offering abundant opportunities for travel, entertainment, cultural experiences and natural beauty. Salary and benefits are competitive.

AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 USA) since June 2004.

For more information, please visit www.aus.edu.