Professor of Practice & Production Manager, Performing Arts

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

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.