Assistant Professor of Teaching in Stage Management

Department of Drama; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Drama at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching in Stage Management (and/or Entertainment Management). The appointment emphasizes educating both undergraduate and graduate students, bridging classroom learning with production practice, and advancing the program’s national recognition.

We seek a practitioner-scholar with current professional knowledge who can mentor students toward collaborative leadership,

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in stage management and entertainment management.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and departmental projects.

Job description

The Department of Drama at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Teaching in Stage Management (and/or Entertainment Management). We seek a stage management or entertainment management educator and practitioner who will help shape the department’s future and advance the excellence, reach, and national recognition of its Stage Management program. The successful candidate will bring current professional knowledge, a thoughtful approach to teaching, and the ability to turn developments in live performance into meaningful opportunities for students. This work aligns with the department’s vision of cultivating critically engaged artists through new theatrical work and emergent forms, grounding in the established repertoire, and collaboration across Claire Trevor School of the Arts (UCI Arts), UCI, the region, and the nation.

Undergraduate and graduate education are equally important to this appointment. We seek a colleague who values introducing students to stage management as deeply as mentoring experienced graduate students toward collaborative leadership. In partnership with the Head of Stage Management, faculty, staff, and guest artists, this individual will strengthen the relationship between classroom learning, production practice, and students’ professional lives.

Stage management expertise is central to the position. We also welcome a complementary strength in production management, producing, directing, themed entertainment, design, and/or other related areas. This additional expertise is preferred, rather than required, and may inform new courses, curriculum, collaborative projects, or other contributions aligned with departmental needs and the candidate’s strengths.