Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term- THR

Position Summary

The Department of Theatre at Michigan State University is seeking a part-time Assistant Instructor, Instructor, or Assistant Professor of Stage Management. This is a fixed-term, spring semester position beginning January 1, 2025 and is not renewable. Rank is determined by highest degree with a BA required for an Assistant Instructor position, MA for an Instructor, or PhD equivalent -MFA for an Assistant Professor position. All degrees must be confirmed by degree-granting institutions at the time of hire.

The successful candidate will teach THR466 Advance Stage Management, a 3-credit required class for those enrolled in the BFA Stage Management program. This course meets in-person Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:20am – 12:10pm.  Classes begin January 13th and end May 2nd.

This position will also mentor and supervise experiential learning opportunities during the production season for the Department. Students in the BFA stage management program work on departmental productions as members of stage management teams. This position will work closely with those students through weekly individual meetings, observing rehearsals, providing mentorship during the rehearsal/tech/dress process, and conducting post-production assessments with each student. Assisting/mentoring and offering feedback to the student stage managers is a vital and exciting part of the position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other -BA, MA, or MFA

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• experience as a professional stage manager

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s or MFA
• Membership to the professional union AEA 
• Experience as a professional stage manager on multiple productions.

Required Application Materials

Qualified applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter.
2. Current resume.
3. A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching. The statement should also include an explanation of related past or planned activities/endeavors as well as how the candidate will advance our goals of inclusive excellence. For more about MSU’s DEI efforts, see https://inclusion.msu.edu/. For more information about writing diversity statements, see https://cal.msu.edu/documents/cal-guidelines-for-the-writing-of-diversity-statements/.
4. The names and email addresses of 3 potential references.

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 28, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 985599.

For more information, contact Tina Newhauser, Chair of the Search Committee at newhause@msu.edu.

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/28/2024

Website

https://theatre.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The College of Arts & Letters recognizes that only an academic and organizational culture, which actively seeks out and strengthens diverse voices and perspectives among its members results in true excellence. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College of Arts & Letters is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that intellectual leadership is achieved through open access and pro-active inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQI individuals, and others who are traditionally underrepresented in the academy.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.