Professor of the Practice & Theatre Production Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Professor of the Practice to serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company and teach in the graduate Technical Production program.

This fixed-term, full-time faculty appointment provides leadership for all production activities across six mainstage productions and special events, coordinating schedules, budgets, and staff while mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Minimum MFA or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree plus substantial professional experience may be considered.
• Significant experience in theatrical production management and/or technical production.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Production Manager for PRC's annual season and teach two graduate classes per semester.
• Coordinate production planning, schedules, budgets and staffing for six mainstage productions.
• Facilitate collaboration among artistic, production and administrative teams.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to students and staff.

Skills

Production management

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Teaching/mentoring

Education

MFA or terminal degree

Bachelor's + professional experience

Job description

The Department of Dramatic Art at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Professor of the Practice to serve as Production Manager for PlayMakers Repertory Company and teach in the graduate Technical Production program.

This fixed-term, full-time faculty appointment provides leadership for all production activities across six mainstage productions and special events, coordinating schedules, budgets, and staff while mentoring students.