Theatre Non-Tenured Faculty (Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor) Production Manager

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Posted: 23-Feb-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Performing Arts

Internal Number: 5044811

Theatre Non-Tenured Faculty (Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor) Production Manager
Theatre Non-Tenured Faculty (Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor) Production Manager
Hiring Department: School of Theatre and Music
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1022784
Posting Close Date:2/9/2024, 5pm CST
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The School of Theatre and Music at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is seeking applications for a 9-month, full-time non-tenured faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will be a key member of mission-driven faculty and staff who support the operations of a growing theatre and music program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching
Teach production management, technical theatre and/or an area of expertise.
Service
Manages organizational and logistical aspects of theatre productions and performances in the UIC School of Theatre and Music.
Ensures that four mainstage productions and several faculty or student led projects each year have a high production quality, run safely and smoothly, meet deadlines, and stay on budget by working closely with the head of theatre, faculty, staff, students, and guest directors/ designers/technicians
Proposes and manages the theatre department production budget and calendar
Organizes and runs production meetings; provides oversight to the technical director
Hires and supervises scene shop over-hire (with the technical director)
Oversees technical aspects and maintenance of performance spaces and equipment
Works closely with the department of music to coordinate scheduling and use of spaces
Supports rental of school spaces by on campus units and off-campus organizations
Establishes and maintains standard workplace health and safety practices
Manages a student build and run crew course and may teach a second course each semester in an area of expertise
Attends staff and faculty meetings
Supports recruitment
Performs other duties as assigned by the director of the school
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in theatre or related field or equivalent professional experience; five years professional experience in production management; knowledge of technical theatre; teaching or student supervision experience; and appreciation for the place of BFA and BA programs within a public university setting with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. Preferred qualifications include one year experience teaching at the college level or equivalent; stage management experience; considerable experience in an area of technical theatre; advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD as well as automation and/or drafting skills.
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