Assistant Professor of Stage and Production Management

Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Review of applications begins Nov. 15, 2024

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

TCU Department of Theatre, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Stage and Production Management. The TCU undergraduate theatre program offers BFA pre-professional training degrees, and a BA liberal arts degree, and seeks a collaborative colleague with professional experience to join our department. Position begins August, 2025, with regular teaching of the Stage Management and Sound Design course, co-teaching our Design Tech Studio class, as well as collaborating with the faculty in the creation of a BFA with an emphasis in Stage Management.

As TCU follows the teacher-scholar model, the successful candidate appointed to this position should be able to demonstrate an impact in scholarship/creative activity, teaching, and mentoring. They would be expected to bring significant recognition to the College of Fine Arts such that their work elevates the profile and reputation of the College and the Department of Theatre.

Required Qualifications:
• MFA, Ph.D., or other terminal degree in the field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in stage and/or production management.
• Demonstration of the ability to prioritize and schedule multi-step theatrical processes through completion.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Professional experience as a theatre artist/manager.
• Professional experience as a sound designer and/or in music composition.
• Proven experience in handling production and design processes on large-scale productions.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with necessary theatre industry related software, such as Vectorworks and Stage Write, as well as all Microsoft Suite productivity software.
• Working knowledge of USA, SDC, IATSE, AEA (SPT/LORT) collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of and adherence to ADA and OSHA compliance.
• Oversight and communication of production budget.
• Professional theatrical connections working within a regional or national market.
• Working knowledge of industry "best practices".
• University teaching experience.
• Ability to effectively mentor undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated collegiality and ability/willingness to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Demonstration of strong written, communication, and organizational skills.
• Competency in supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently, and to troubleshoot problems in a prompt and efficient manner.

Required Duties and Essential Job Functions:
• Teaching each semester.
• Coordinate with the department chair and technical director to create and manage the production calendar.
• Oversee and coordinate theatrical spaces with assistance from the technical director and scenic studio supervisor.
• Serve as liaison with professional companies when producing a co-production with Theatre TCU.
• Serve as the primary stage manager for one Theatre TCU production each year.
• Mentor and supervise Theatre TCU student stage managers for department productions, working closely with those students through weekly individual meetings, observing rehearsals, and provide mentorship during the rehearsal and tech/dress process.
• Conduct post-production assessments with the student stage managers.
• Attend required production meetings and faculty/staff meetings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies to insure safe and inclusive production practices.
• Assist the Chair and Department in achieving mission-driven goals in production and programming, including the development of a BFA with an emphasis in Stage Management.
• Communicate collegially with our faculty, professional staff, and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.

Work Environment:
• Work is mostly indoors, not sedentary, and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• Must be able to support productions, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Department Details:

The Department of Theatre offers four BFA degrees dedicated to conservatory-style training inside a liberal arts education, as well as a BA degree in Theatre. Theatre TCU produces 6-8 productions each academic year, welcomes numerous guest artists, collaborates regularly with professional theatres in the area, and offers unique opportunities that support student professional and educational development. Theatre TCU alumni are performers, choreographers, artistic directors, arts administrators, educators, program developers, studio owners, designers, and more. With a mission to develop educated artists and technicians prepared to become ethical professionals and leaders in the global theatre community, the Department of Theatre is committed to preparing students to enter the professional theatre market and beyond.

Texas Christian University's Department of Theatre houses a community of artists dedicated to valuing each individual's unique pathway through the BFA and BA programs. Faculty provide opportunities and experiences to support growth - artistically, intellectually, creatively, professionally, and collaboratively.

Admission to Theatre TCU is highly competitive. Students must apply to the university through the Office of Undergraduate Admission in addition to completing an audition / portfolio review for entrance to all BFA programs is required and an interview for all BA students.

Degrees Offered:
BFA with an emphasis in Acting
BFA with an emphasis in Design and Technology
BFA with an emphasis in Musical Theatre
BFA with an emphasis in Theatre Studies
BA in Theatre

School/College Description:

The TCU College of Fine Arts is home to six academic units: the School of Art, the School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, the School of Music, the Department of Design, the Department of Fashion Merchandising, and the Department of Theatre. We offer 33 undergraduate degree programs and 24 advanced degree programs to prepare the next generation of creative leaders in the arts. Students in the College of Fine Arts study with renowned professors and guest artists, annually present more than 350 public performances, and regularly present art, design, and research in juried exhibitions and competitions.

University & Fort Worth Description:

ABOUT TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.

Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities - High Research Activity.

At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU's mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University's ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding-values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.

ABOUT FORT WORTH

Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You'll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region's thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.

Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums-the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:

To Apply: TCU only accepts applications submitted on its website.
(www. https://jobs.tcu.edu/jobs/search/faculty-jobs)
The following must be attached to your electronic application:
• Letter of application detailing qualifications for this position.
• Current CV or resume
• One-page statement that addresses how the candidate will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at TCU.
• Contact information (telephone numbers and email address) for at least three current references.
• Link to a portfolio of stage management work or similar examples of management experience

Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.