Theater and New Dance, Assistant Professor **Deadline Extended**

Maintain all production calendars;

Schedule spaces involved in production and instruction;

Lead all production meetings and technical rehearsals for theatre and dance productions;

Supervise and mentor student stage managers, designers and technicians;

Enforce deadlines and facilitate communication between production teams and staff;

Make, track and grade production crew assignments for shop crews and show crews;

Honor and enforce safe practices in rehearsals and performances including facilitating the hiring of intimacy directors and fight choreographers as needed and actively modeling community guidelines;

Support creative problem solving around budget and resources including non-traditional materials, rentals and community resources; and

Initiate and implement improvements to production systems as needed.

Responsibilities will also include participation in university, college and department level service and governance, academic advising, mentorship, committee work, annual and ongoing budget proposals and grants, and maintaining a portfolio of scholarly and/or creative activities aligning with Department Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion criteria.

Applicants must demonstrate commitment to serving a highly diverse student body, reflecting the Cal Poly Pomona service area and the educational equity goals of the University, College, Department, and programs. The Cal Poly Pomona campus, designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is recognized nationally for quality, affordability, and helping diverse and traditionally under-served students achieve economic success.

Minimum requirements:

• M.F.A. in Production Management, Stage Management or a closely related field; or other equivalent terminal degree conferred by the start date of the position

• Previous professional production management experience
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in university-level teaching in stage management and other areas depending on department need and candidate expertise
• Demonstrated potential to proactively mentor students with a broad range of experience, theatre knowledge, backgrounds and socio-economic status in an undergraduate B.A. theatre program setting
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with permanent professional theatrical production staff
• An active and ongoing professional practice
• Capacity to connect students to an expansive network of job opportunities
• Strength in proactive team leadership
• Adaptability to evolving timelines and resource availability
• Familiarity with one or more adjacent fields, such as dance, opera, circus, themed entertainment, film, TV, event management, etc. and demonstrated potential to mentor students interested in one or more of these areas
• Collegiality and amiability among a diverse range of students and colleagues
• Ability to lead in a variety of production models (e.g. Devised theatre, LORT model)

Preferred qualifications:

• Two or more years of university-level teaching experience
• Active participation in national professional organizations, such as USITT and/or PMF, and/or Union membership such as AEA
• Secondary area of expertise and ability to mentor in additional areas such as sound or video design
• Experience supervising student shop crews and run crews

Application Process: A completed application will consist of:

• Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, item-by-item
• Curriculum vitae;
• Teaching Philosophy statement (2-3 pages) that includes your teaching philosophy and explains how your skills and experience demonstrate your potential to support students and fulfill Cal Poly Pomona's commitment to excellence in education (see above).
• At least three letters of reference dated within the last two years, at least one of which must specifically address teaching;
• The names and contact information for at least two additional individuals that can serve as references;
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, official transcripts will be required of finalists)

Semi-finalists for the position will:

• attend a 1-hour Zoom interview with the Search Committee

Finalists for the position will:

• appear for an in-person campus interview, including delivering a 50-minute sample class and a 30-minute presentation of the candidate's portfolio;
• be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview

First consideration will be given to completed applications received by September 14, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee. Applications are accepted only through PageUp, the online application portal for University hires. Please direct inquiries to Search Committee Chair, Associate Professor Sarah Krainin at srkrainin@cpp.edu

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

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Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

On September 19, 2025, a $100,000 Fee for H-1B employment petitions was established by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers." Due to a pending lawsuit and interim federal court decision, the Fee is currently unenforceable and cannot be charged. As a result, for tenure-track faculty positions, Cal Poly Pomona is currently able to consider sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment. However, a future court decision or governmental action could at any time change and reverse the Fee's status. For that reason, whether Cal Poly Pomona is able and willing to serve as a sponsor will depend on the actual status of the Fee at the time an eligible candidate is selected. As previously noted, Cal Poly Pomona will not sponsor applicants for H-1B employment who are subject to the Fee. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

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EEO Statement:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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Advertised: July 16, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/560170/theater-and-new-dance-assistant-professor-deadline-extended





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