Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction: Production Manager

San Marcos, United States

Posting Information

Position Title

Job Posting Number

2026053NTL

Job Location

San Marcos

College/Division

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School

School of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Position Description

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Instruction: Production Manager (Non-Tenure Line Faculty), starting spring 2026. The new hire will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. The Production Manager for the Theatre Division oversees all functions surrounding the rehearsal and production process of all Theatre productions selected by the Season Selection Committee in support of the pedagogical and artistic visions of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film (SoTDF). The Production Manager reports to the Director of the SoTDF and must be available to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include:

Active engagement in day-to-day operations and with all areas of production and disciplines to promote clear communication.
Developing and administering production calendars for Theatre Division productions including rehearsal schedules, move-ins, load-ins/outs, tech schedule, additional calls, design and production deadlines in collaboration with producing faculty and Operations Managers of the Performing Arts Center.
Developing and administering production databases in Theatre Production SharePoint including project sites for all productions that contain all necessary material and information required to plan and execute each production including approved version of scripts.
Scheduling and supervising production meetings.
Attending production meetings and design presentations.
Attending and providing leadership for all technical and dress rehearsals for season selected productions to ensure safety, manage crew, oversee technical rehearsal process, and help advise students in collaboration with their faculty/staff advisor.
Scheduling and booking venues for rehearsals including company meeting, first rehearsal, crew watch, and designer run.
Scheduling and facilitating communication with guest artists working on productions and advising department administrators about persons being hired from outside to facilitate pay, travel, lodging, etc. in collaboration with department administrators.
Managing season selection meetings.
Maintaining Production Handbook.
Financial accounting and tracking of expenses for each production as well as comprehensive department production budget.
Securing the rights to present all theatre season plays from the royalty house or publisher-agent in collaboration with department administrative assistants.
Serve as a member of the Design, Technology, and Management Area leadership team.
Managing Theatre Center room scheduling for co-curricular activities and special events.
Teaching and/or supervising practicum and management courses in support of realized productions.
Other duties related to production in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film.

Working Conditions:

Use of manual dexterity.
Climbing of stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, and lifting 50 pounds.
Training of students and over-hire employees on equipment and technology.
Periodically working with and/or training students and over-hire employees in elevated. locations such as catwalks, grids, and spot booths/towers.
Regular daytime office hours and meetings in addition to night and weekend hours.

About SoTDF Productions:

In an academic year (9 months), the school presents.
2 fully produced musicals and 2 fully produced plays on the Harrison Stage (proscenium) of the Performing Arts Center.
2 fully produced plays on the Mainstage (typically arena or thrust) in the Theatre Center.
2-4 MFA student directed theatre productions on PSH Studio theatre stage (thrust) in the Theatre Center.
2 fully produced Dance concerts on the Harrison Stage (proscenium) of the Performing Arts Center.
Additional Dance productions in Evans Auditorium and Jowers.

More info about the department is available at https://sotdf.txst.edu/

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor of Instruction:

Degree in related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in production management, project management, arts management, technical theatre, or related field.
Experience managing live events.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others.

Associate Professor of Instruction:

Degree in related field.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in production management, project management, arts management, technical theatre, or related field.
Experience managing live events.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of university level experience.
Production Manager or Director of Production experience.
Experience with project management software and systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks.
Production budget management experience.
Experience acquiring licensing.

Application Procedures

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 19, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54258.

Interested individuals should submit the following materials:

Cover letter.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).
Contact information for 3 references (no letters of recommendation).
Supporting materials which illustrate scope of previous work.

Type of Position

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date

Posting Date

09/24/2025

Review Date

10/21/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Legal Notices

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Record Checks and Verifications

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Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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