Assistant professor - management

Situated in the beautiful Finger Lake region of New York, the Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance invites applications for a multi-year renewable notice appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Stage Management to join a faculty dedicated to inclusive ideas and practices in all that they do - from materials, current events and history taught in courses, to decolonizing the curriculum, our production season, and our points of view towards admission, recruitment, and retention. Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals with diverse talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds, who are committed to mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas. The position will begin in August, 2026.

Position Description:

The successful candidate will teach assigned Stage Management classes at the undergraduate level (examples include: Stage Management Foundations, Stage Management, Advanced Stage Management, Stage Management Seminar), mentor students in production, and will potentially teach courses that serve the foundational curriculum for the Center for Theatre and Dance (examples include: Introduction to Theatre, Race and Theatre in the United States, Introduction to Professional Theatre). They will participate in departmental, school, and college recruitment and service - including advising and review of students. Additionally, they will provide leadership in production in collaboration with directors, choreographers, student designers, stage managers, and theatre artists, as part of a robust production program.

The candidate will maintain connections to professional networks that will aid in creating a bridge between our students and the profession. The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is supportive of continuing professional commitments.

Minimum qualifications:

M.F.A. in the field or related field; or a bachelor's degree with significant or distinguished professional experience. The ideal candidate will possess:

• a strong interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students;

• an ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures; and

• an ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

• They will have an understanding of how the theatrical production process functions in and outside of the rehearsal room.

Preferred experience: Individuals with the following experiences may be preferred:

• practical experience in these areas: theatrical stage management, as well as production management, company management, general management, and/or project management; producing

• Additional or alternate experience in opera, dance, concert hall management, events management, or other forms of production

• We value a colleague who possesses teaching experience.

About Us:

The Ithaca College Center for Theatre and Dance, housed within the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, combines conservatory style training with a broad education in the liberal arts. Degree programs include five B.F.A. pre-professional programs (acting, musical theatre, dance and choreography for musical theatre, stage management, and theatre production & design), a B.S. in Theatre Administration, a B.A. in Theatre Studies, and minors in Theater or Dance. The Center is consistently ranked among the top undergraduate programs in the nation by The Princeton Review and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). Our robust production season includes plays, musicals, dance, and opera in three venues housed in the Dillingham Center for the Performing Arts.

Our learning community is committed to significant actions fostering conscientious, accessible, and antiracist practices, curriculum, and policies, so marginalized voices are amplified and LGBTQIA+ identities are valued and represented. Our culture, decision-making, and communications are led by shared governance, accountability, transparency, and representation, towards a goal of meaningful, impactful change.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025. Apply online and attach a CV and professional resume, along with names and contact information for five professional references. In addition, please submit a cover letter (not to exceed 3 pages) addressing the following topics:

• Your experience relevant to the position description

• Your approach to teaching and/or mentoring emerging artists

• The knowledge base and skill set a stage manager should possess to enter the profession

Your responses to these prompts should highlight your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through your professional activity and teaching or mentoring experience.

Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin November 17, and the search will remain open until filled.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Hiring Range:

$61,000-$65,000 dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental

• Generous Paid Time Off Policies

• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

• EAP

• Flexible Work Plans

• Educational Benefits

• Career-Enhancing Trainings

• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

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