One-Year Full-time Artist-in-Residence Faculty Position | Stage Management

Emerson Colleges Department of Performing Arts invites applications for a one-year full-time Artist-in-Residence faculty term position in Stage Management for our BFA Stage and Production Management and BFA in Theatrical Design and Production programs. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the inclusive excellence of the academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to traditional teaching mentoring and service. The appointment begins August 20 2026 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 20 & 21 2026.

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 collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds perspectives beliefs and values.

Emerson College is the nations 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 at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College we seek individuals who bring innovation creativity and impact to our campuses to increase our depth breadth artistry and diversity in our educational offerings. Emersons commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.

Emersons Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nations 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 nine distinct BFAs 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching courses in our BFA in Stage and Production Management and our BFA in Theatrical Design and Production including a variety of upper & lower-level courses in production and stage management as well as practicum style courses for their work on Emerson Stage productions. This position carries a 3/3 course load teaching 24 credit hours over the academic year. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the admissions interview process for prospective students into the stage management program advising stage management teams on Emerson Stage productions supporting the post graduate experience of the Stage Management students through work on resumes and networking opportunities serving on department and college committees and participating in the colleges system of shared governance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have an MFA degree in Stage Management with 2 years professional experience OR extensive professional credits of 5 years in the industry. Experience in a wide range of artistic performance media is preferred (Theatre Opera Dance Immersive Tours Events ect). Experience teaching Stage Management Arts Management and/or Production Management at the college level or in a professional role where mentorship was a responsibility is ideal. Affiliation with professional unions including Actors Equity IATSE AGMA or other professional affiliations like USITT is preferred.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• A statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Contact information for three references

• Support materials/links to professional work that demonstrates professional processes (Paperwork and Prompt books are examples).

• A List of Stage Management special topics courses you would be interested in teaching.

Priority will be given to applications received by April 3 2026 but review of applications will continue until an appointment is made.

Please note: In the job application in the CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents drop box applicants must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.

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Compensation for the one-year appointment will be $68979.