Professor of the Practice - Production Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); In loco; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an experienced theatre professional for a Professor of the Practice appointment who will also serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company.

The role includes leadership of production activities, oversight of the department and company seasons, and collaboration with faculty, staff, guest artists, and students to maintain a high-quality educational production program.

Competenze

• MFA or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree with substantial professional theatrical production management experience may be considered.

Mansioni

• Serve as Production Manager for PRC’s annual season of six mainstage productions and special events.
• Teach two graduate-level technical production courses per semester.
• Coordinate production planning, scheduling, budgets, and staffing across multiple productions.
• Foster collaboration among artistic, production, and administrative teams to maintain a professional educational production environment.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring/teaching

Formazione

MFA or terminal degree

Bachelor’s degree with substantial professional experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Professor of the Practice - Production Manager

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via the application portal with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

Department

Department Dramatic Art - 310200

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 11/06/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 01/04/2027

Open Until Filled No

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Faculty

Working Title

Working Title Professor of the Practice - Production Manager

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID FAC0006198

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time/Part-time Full Time

Hours per week 40

FTE

FTE 1

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers, and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company ( LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship between the Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company, builds upon a more than one-hundred-year legacy. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of theatre, its literature, and its history.

The Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an experienced theatre professional for a fixed-term faculty appointment as Professor of the Practice who will also serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company and teach in the graduate Technical Production program.

The position provides leadership and oversight for the production activities of the Department and PlayMakers Repertory Company, whose annual season includes six mainstage productions as well as special events, working collaboratively with faculty, staff, guest artists, and students to support a professional production environment that also serves the educational mission of the Department. The Production Manager coordinates production planning and resources across the season, including production schedules, budgets, personnel, and technical operations, and facilitates communication and collaboration among artistic, production, and administrative teams.

As a member of the faculty, the Professor of the Practice contributes to professional expertise in the technical production program in their area of specialty. Responsibilities primarily include serving as the Production Manager for PRC’s annual season and teaching two (2) classes a semester in the graduate program.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Significant professional experience in theatrical production management, technical production, or a closely related area, preferably within a professional producing theatre, university theatre program, or similarly complex producing organization. Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple productions and production departments; developing and managing production schedules and budgets; supervising and mentoring students and/or professional staff; and facilitating collaboration among artistic, technical, administrative, and production teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; knowledge of current theatrical production practices and workplace safety standards; and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines within a collaborative production environment. Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students is strongly preferred. Experience working within a professional theatre affiliated with an academic program, LORT theatre, or comparable producing organization is also preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via the application portal with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

Department Contact Name and Title Sarah Tackett - Director of Business Administration

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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