Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies: Production Management

Governors State University (University Park, IL) is a minority-serving institution inviting applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position of Production Management in Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS), in the Division of Arts and Letters, to begin in the Fall 2023 semester. This position is a 10-month contract with a teaching load of 21 credit hours (7 courses) in the fall and spring semesters; summer teaching is available but not required.

The successful candidate will complement existing faculty strengths in our evolving Theatre and Performance Studies program by:

1. teaching courses in production management, theatre appreciation, supervising practicum, and courses in area(s) of specialization.

2. overseeing a curricular focus in production management, including the creation of related coursework.

3. managing the TAPS season (two mainstage productions and one dance concert, currently), which includes responsibilities such as coordinating all technical aspects of productions; collaborating with director and designers and program faculty; planning, facilitating, and attending production meetings and technical rehearsals; managing production budgets; running auditions; ongoing communication between director, crew, and cast; organizing students for tech positions; creating and implementing a schedule for tech week; organizing and running strike; and developing relationships with industry partners.

We seek a teacher-practitioner who is committed to enhancing our culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, evidence of a distinguished record of creative activity/professional credits, as well as service to the institution, discipline, and/or community. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and first-generation college graduates are especially encouraged to apply.