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Michigan State University - Department of Theatre
United States, Michigan, East Lansing
Posted on: Dec. 04, 2024
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Description:
Job Description
The Department of Theatre seeks an organized and collaborative Production Manager to oversee annual production activities. This is an Academic Specialist – Outreach position (non-tenure track; 12-month, fixed-term, renewable). The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, manager, and facilitator—flexible, creative, proactive, and skilled at balancing the needs and goals of multiple areas.
Core functions include scheduling, budgeting, contracting, and execution of Department of Theatre (THR) and Summer Circle Theatre (SCT) productions, workshops, readings, and events. The successful candidate will engage in an active program of teaching, mentoring, and outreach through THR 300 practicum classes, support for departmental collaborations, tours, guest artists, and production management of SCT.
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is committed to increasing the diversity of our students and inclusive practices in our performances and curriculum. Candidates should have experience in, or a commitment to, working with diverse student populations. We welcome applications from qualified candidates with a range of interests and experience in theatre.
Principal Duties:
Creation and management of production calendars for all THR productions and special events, including auditions, rehearsals, load-in/tech/dress rehearsals, photo shoots, juries, portfolio reviews, guest artists, residences, and SCT in collaboration with design faculty and directors.
Develops and manages production budgets.
Is the central hub for production-related communication, including facilitating mainstage and SCT production meetings.
Trains and oversees student house managers and ushers for all THR productions in the Auditorium Building and for SCT performances.
Coordination and distribution of credited student run crew positions.
Manage student production series and facilitate faculty initiatives.
Help facilitate guest artist visits and residencies.
Coordination of K-12 school matinees for mainstage productions.
Management of THR touring events and productions, including scheduling, booking, contracting, and transportation.
Liaison for activities, events, and production collaborations with Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
General over site of rehearsal and performance facilities in the Auditorium building.
Serve on faculty committees as necessary.
Teaching: Teach 2 classes annually, typically THR 300 (1 cr.) each semester.
Required Skills:
Computer proficiency
Understand basic accounting terms and practices.
Ability to mentor and inspire students
How to Apply
Required Application Materials
A cover letter
Current curriculum vitae or resume
Work Examples (sample budgets, production calendars, etc.)
A 1-page summary of your philosophy of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it pertains to intellectual leadership in the areas of teaching/curriculum development, research/creative activities, service, outreach, advising, and/or administration. 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/
The names and email addresses of 3 potential references to be contacted only if a semi-finalist.
Additional supplemental materials (i.e. teaching syllabi, teaching philosophy, etc.) (optional)
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin January 8, 2025 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 999786.
For more information, contact DJ Selmeyer, Chair of the Search Committee at [email protected].
Application Deadline:
Feb. 28, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Michigan,
East Lansing
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United Kingdom, London
