Term Faculty | Stage Management

Emerson College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson College’s Department of Performing Arts invites applications for a full-time term faculty position in Stage Management for our BFA in Design and Stage Management. The appointment begins August 19, 2027, with orientation Aug 19–20, 2027.

This is an in-person teaching role based at Emerson's Boston campus, with a one-year renewal potential based on performance. The candidate will teach a 3/3 course load, contribute to the Stage Management curriculum, advise students, and participate in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MFA in Stage Management or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional theatre experience.
• Membership in Actors Equity and USITT required.
• Affiliations to IATSE, AGMA, or other professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load (6 classes) over the academic year.
• Teach courses in the Design and Stage Management BFA curriculum.
• Provide leadership to the Stage Management concentration; academic advising.
• Assist in recruitment, interviews of prospective students, and retention initiatives.
• Support and mentorship for career placement; perform other service as assigned.

Skills

Stage Management experience

Teaching experience

Academic advising

Recruitment & retention

Education

Bachelors or MFA in Stage Management

Equity/USITT membership

Job description

Join our community and experience Emerson College! Emerson College’s Department of Performing Arts invites applications for a fulltime faculty term position in Stage Management for our BFA in Design and Stage Management.

The appointment begins August 19, 2027 with a mandatory 2‑day orientation August 19 & 20, 2027.

Emerson’s Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nation’s leading undergraduate programs with robust offerings in acting and performance, design, stage management, and theatre education. Our programs engage 80 full- and part-time faculty members and staff with 525 students studying in five distinct BFA’s and one graduate program. The Performing Arts Department is supported by its own producing organization, Emerson Stage, in which the students work alongside our staff and industry professionals throughout 5 different venues to bring 8 to 10 fully produced, high quality productions to life annually.

This is an in‑person teaching position based at Emerson's Boston campus.

Term faculty appointments are renewable and begin with a one‑year contract, with the opportunity to advance to longer multi‑year terms based on periodic performance review.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• This position carries a 3/3 course load, teaching 6 classes over the academic year.
• Teaching responsibilities for this position could include, but are not limited to, the following courses in our Design and Stage Management BFA curriculum:
  • Stage Management Course Sequence 1 - 4
  • Mentoring colloquium
  • Arts Management Courses (If applicable)
  • Production Management (If applicable)
• Service responsibilities will include:
  • Provide leadership to the Stage Management concentration
  • Academic Advising
  • Recruitment, interviews of prospective students, and retention initiatives
  • Support and mentorship for career placement
  • Other service as assigned by the area and department

QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate will have a degree (Bachelors or MFA) in Stage Management or related areas with at least 5 years professional experience in theatre and one or more of the following forms: opera, dance, immersive, tours, events, etc.
• Experience in Arts Management and Production Management is a plus but not required.
• Applicants must have significant experience in teaching Stage Management at the college level.
• Membership in Actor’s Equity and USITT is required.
• Affiliations to IATSE, AGMA, or other professional organizations are preferred.

Base salary for this appointment, as set by the CBA, will be $81,723 annually. Additional salary, supplements, and/or stipends may be available and applicable.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four‑year institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate majors and master’s in communication, arts, and media.

It is located in the dynamic, multicultural city of Boston, close to major arts institutions, performing arts venues, research centers, and industry partners.

Emerson also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands.

At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our curricular, co‑curricular, and extra‑curricular offerings.

Emerson College believes the best way to achieve excellence is to foster a campus climate where everyone can thrive.

As a community of artists, practitioners, scholars, and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talented individuals from varied beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Emerson College’s core values are creativity, innovation, inclusion, curiosity, equity, expression, and collaboration.

Emerson College is the nation’s only four‑year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic multi‑cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers.

Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as MCI‑Norfolk.

Emerson’s commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources. Commitment to Inclusion Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

Annual Clery Report In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

Emerson College has designated the Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Violence. The Associate Vice President of Equity, Access & Equal Opportunity/ Title IX Coordinator is located in the Ansin Building, 180 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111, Suite 409, and may be reached by calling [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].