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ALFRED UNIVERSITY //
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE

The Performing Arts Division at Alfred University invites applicants for a Professor of Practice in Production Management to begin January 2022. 

The primary role of the Production Manager is to support the Performing Arts Division. The Production Manager will provide operational, logistical, and technical support for Division and agreed-upon University events that take place within the Miller Performing Arts Center and Theater .They will collaborate with faculty and staff on Performing Arts Division productions for effective and efficient use of the facilities. The Production Manager will have responsibilities in the following broad areas:

1. Facility scheduling, season planning, budgets, and daily operations to maintain capabilities and meet production requirements.
2. Production manage individual productions and events.
3. Teaching stage management, production management, with possible addition of tech theatre courses (lighting & projection} and the operations of a performing arts organization through demonstrating professional practices, working with students, and teaching classes.

Responsibilities:

• Management
• Lead the Performing Arts Division in production planning.
• Oversee all production operational support in the MPAC.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events in the MPAC.
• Schedule PAD events in the MPAC and lead the creation of the season production schedule for Performing Arts. Spaces for PAD productions include, but are not limited to the Miller Theater and the CD Smith Ill Theatre.
• Organize and manage technical and front of house support for events in the MPAC.
• Implement and maintain box office and ticketing.
• Provide marketing support; proofing, printing and disseminating posters; assisting in the compiling, formatting and printing programs.
• Review all contracts and tech riders for guest artists/performers and make sure all agreements are upheld.
• Manage facility and production budgets.
• Work with Unit Head and Technical Director on developing department goals and long range plans.
• Work with the Technical Director to manage facility maintenance and improvement needs.
• Schedule and run production meetings for MPAC as a whole, and for specific productions and events.

• Teaching
• Serve as member of the Performance Design and Technology department, participate in supporting curriculum, advising, recruiting, and student portfolio and resume development.
• Teach one class a semester, stage management/production management with possible addition of tech theatre courses {lighting & projection).
• Advise the student stage management team on each production or event.
• Help recruit, train, and support student production teams.
• Be a liaison for students looking for summer employment, internships, and careers in Performing Arts and related fields.

This position requires nights and weekends

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in theatre production management or related area preferred. Parallel degrees are also considered.
• Minimum of three years of  experience in performing arts operations in a professional theater or university performing arts setting. 
• Experience in production management/operations, budgeting, facility management, stage management, and running crews made of employees, sub­ contracted employees, and students.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal Skills.in diplomacy in order to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, and/or other budgeting software}, Computer Aided Drafting software (eg. AutoCAD or Vectorworks or SketchUp}
• Experience working with students, staff, and faculty and the ability to lead student crews and provide training as necessary.
• Ability to assist all levels of student, departmental, and external performers and presenters from professional to novice.
• A working knowledge of all aspects of production: lighting, sound, video, rigging, costumes, and staffing, as well as in depth knowledge of one or more areas.

To Apply, Please Submit:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Sample Syllabus
• Teaching/Working Philosophy which addresses diversity, equity and inclusion
• Contact Information (phone and email) for three references

Position begins – January 2022. Review of applications begins Oct. 1. For more information: D. Chase Angier, Chair of Performing Arts ([email protected])

 APPLY HERE: https://alfreduniversity.applytojob.com/apply/Fg4J3ZbU6R/Professor-Of-Practice-In-Production-Management?referrer=20210818001020FFJ7GWNGPULGT53H

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Alfred University
Theodore Randall International Chair in Art and Design / Ceramics

https://alfreduniversity.applytojob.com/apply/XKkbQYJHcM/Theodore-Randall-International-Chair-In-Art-And-Design?referrer=20210629142421TT3S5R36WSVWRWVH

The Division of Ceramic Art, New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC), Alfred University, is seeking candidates for the Theodore Randall International Chair in Art and Design, a distinguished artist residency and teaching position, for the spring semester of 2022; 01/18/22 to 05/14/22.

The Randall Chair was established in 2007 to honor the legacy of artist and educator Theodore Randall, remembered as the architect of the School of Art and Design at Alfred and a significant artist and organizer in the field of ceramic art. The Randall Chair is open to established, international artists living outside the United States who, by virtue of their stature as experienced artists, will bring diverse cultural insight to the community of artists and educators at Alfred. The Division of Ceramic Art is one of six divisions in a comprehensive program with a very active faculty and prolific student body who access renowned facilities for artistic and scholarly research.

The Division of Ceramic Art seeks a ceramic sculptor with a robust practice and strong teaching abilities who can dialogue with various constituencies across the School of Art and Design. The recipient of the Theodore Randall Chair will teach one upper-division course and advise graduate students in ceramic art, make a public presentation on their work and at the conclusion of their residency mount an informal exhibition of their work. The Randall Chair will receive a private studio, a research stipend and 24-hour access to a renowned ceramic facility. Round-trip travel expenses to and from Alfred and housing will also be provided. The salary is competitive. See http://www.alfredceramics.com/ for information on current activities in the Division of Ceramic Art.

The School of Art and Design at Alfred University is an accredited member of NASAD, with 33 full-time faculty serving approximately 500 students. The School is unique among institutions of higher education, with an open curriculum, allowing a robust and diverse experience in studio art, design, and art history courses. Students and faculty alike thrive in an intensive and supportive learning environment. The New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC) includes the School of Art and Design, the Inamori School of Engineering, and Scholes Library. The NYSCC was established in 1900 to advance research in art, design, and engineering. That intellectual and creative legacy exists in all of the areas of study in the School of Art and Design.

Located in Western NY, Alfred University is the second oldest co-educational college in the United States and one of the earliest to have enrolled African-American and Native American students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate an appreciation of issues that matter to our university community, such as diversity and social justice. Alfred University is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and actively seeks diversity among its employees.

To Apply, please submit in ONE PDF document to: https://alfreduniversity.applytojob.com/apply/XKkbQYJHcM/Theodore-Randall-International-Chair-In-Art-And-Design?referrer=20210629142421TT3S5R36WSVWRWVH

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Letter of Interest
• 20 images of personal work (or link to a website)
• Contact information for three references

**Maximum upload size is 10 MB

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2021 and continues until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Walter McConnell at [email protected]

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.