Professor of the Practice & Production Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a fixed-term Professor of the Practice who will also serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company. The role includes leading production planning, budgeting, and scheduling for a six-show season and teaching two graduate classes per semester.

The position emphasizes collaboration across artistic, production, and administrative teams, with a focus on safeguarding safety standards and delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts degree or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and substantial professional experience in theatrical production management may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC) with responsibility for production planning, scheduling, budgets, personnel, and technical operations.
• Teach two graduate Technical Production classes per semester.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the production activities of the Department and PRC, coordinating across season productions and special events.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, guest artists, and students to maintain a professional yet educational production environment.

Skills

Production management

Leadership

Communication

Teaching

Education

MFA or terminal degree

Bachelor’s degree with professional experience

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a fixed-term Professor of the Practice who will also serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company. The role includes leading production planning, budgeting, and scheduling for a six-show season and teaching two graduate classes per semester.

The position emphasizes collaboration across artistic, production, and administrative teams, with a focus on safeguarding safety standards and delivering high-quality