Mid Level Theatre Teacher Jobs
Mid level theatre teacher jobs go to educators ready to own curriculum design, mentor emerging performers, and lead productions with real creative and pedagogical authority. Openings run primarily on-site across Education, Marketing & Advertising, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Momentum-Na, Barnard College, and University of Alabama hiring at this level now.
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Assistant Professor/ Professor of Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor/ Professor of Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre
Edinburg, Texas
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BCAS - Assistant Professor of Dance in Theatre & Dance
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University of Alabama
BCAS - Assistant Professor of Dance in Theatre & Dance
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre
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Barnard College
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre
New York, New York
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Account Manager, Business Leadership - Theatre, Music, and Premium Experiences
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Momentum-Na
Account Manager, Business Leadership - Theatre, Music, and Premium Experiences
New York, New York
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Adjunct Theatre Faculty Pool
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Assistant Professor/ Professor of Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley·Edinburg, Texas
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Master's degree in fine arts
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization
Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
We are seeking an energetic filmmaker with a solid post-production background to join us in creating a BFA in Film Production! The Theatre Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks applications for a tenure track/ professor of practice position in film production to start Fall 2027. With over 100 film track students in the theatre department film concentration, we need an innovative leader to create courses and teach our students the valuable skills needed to secure a working position in the film industry. Early teaching emphasis will be in the editing area, with the chosen candidate expanding their area to include other courses in production and post-production. The successful candidate will have a record of production/ creative work that specifically illustrates expertise in film production. The current teaching load includes teaching courses in our film video track, including but not limited to:
- Film and Video Editing I
- Film and Video Editing II
- Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Film and Video Production
- The right candidate will also have the opportunity to create new courses in post-production, cinematography and sound.
Other courses in film as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean of the College, such as history and significance of film history, documentary film production and cinema appreciation are also possibilities. The successful candidate will be given the standard academic teaching load of 3/3 tenure track faculty. Assignments will be given by the Department Chair or Dean of the college.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s guiding principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/strategic-plan/index.htm), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from an accredited institution.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
- Applicants will have a strong background in all forms of editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition. An in-person demonstration of software mastery will be given by chosen applicants during the interview process. This live demonstration should include advanced editing techniques done on site. Applicants will provide their own footage/ project/ material for the demonstration.
- Applicants will provide a teaching demonstration in an area of their choosing of editing to students during the on-campus interview. This demonstration should include what steps would be taken to ensure that all students in the editing course are learning the proper editing and software skills.
- Applicants should be well versed in the fundamentals of cinematography and editing productions to assist in the creation of new technical film courses.
- Additional responsibilities include:
- Working as or with the coordinator for the film track area.
- Assisting students with all aspects of film projects.
- Maintaining office hours
- Student advising and recruitment
- participation in departmental/ college and university committees.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years teaching experience at the college/ university level, professional experience in film industry. Experience in all areas of post-production. Professional credits and membership in professional organizations/ unions preferable.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Desired Start Date
09/01/2027
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
10/15/2026
Close Date
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
Required Documents:
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Document – Examples of Professional Work
- List three 3 References (list should include name, title, contact information)
- Unofficial transcripts (all levels – Once hired, official transcript are required)
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor/ Professor of Practice of Technical Film Production, Department of Theatre
Edinburg, Texas
Added 3w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
3+ yrs exp.
Master's degree in fine arts
Full Time
Job Description
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Division/Organization
Provost - Academic Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
We are seeking an energetic filmmaker with a solid post-production background to join us in creating a BFA in Film Production! The Theatre Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) seeks applications for a tenure track/ professor of practice position in film production to start Fall 2027. With over 100 film track students in the theatre department film concentration, we need an innovative leader to create courses and teach our students the valuable skills needed to secure a working position in the film industry. Early teaching emphasis will be in the editing area, with the chosen candidate expanding their area to include other courses in production and post-production. The successful candidate will have a record of production/ creative work that specifically illustrates expertise in film production. The current teaching load includes teaching courses in our film video track, including but not limited to:
- Film and Video Editing I
- Film and Video Editing II
- Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Film and Video Production
- The right candidate will also have the opportunity to create new courses in post-production, cinematography and sound.
Other courses in film as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean of the College, such as history and significance of film history, documentary film production and cinema appreciation are also possibilities. The successful candidate will be given the standard academic teaching load of 3/3 tenure track faculty. Assignments will be given by the Department Chair or Dean of the college.
UTRGV faculty will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and to advancing the university, college, and program missions, as well as a commitment to UTRGV’s guiding principles (http://www.utrgv.edu/strategic-plan/strategic-plan/index.htm), which include promoting access to postsecondary education to a diverse student body and to become one of the largest and most successful Hispanic-serving emerging research institutions in the U.S.A.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Fine Arts in Film Production from an accredited institution.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
- Applicants will have a strong background in all forms of editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition. An in-person demonstration of software mastery will be given by chosen applicants during the interview process. This live demonstration should include advanced editing techniques done on site. Applicants will provide their own footage/ project/ material for the demonstration.
- Applicants will provide a teaching demonstration in an area of their choosing of editing to students during the on-campus interview. This demonstration should include what steps would be taken to ensure that all students in the editing course are learning the proper editing and software skills.
- Applicants should be well versed in the fundamentals of cinematography and editing productions to assist in the creation of new technical film courses.
- Additional responsibilities include:
- Working as or with the coordinator for the film track area.
- Assisting students with all aspects of film projects.
- Maintaining office hours
- Student advising and recruitment
- participation in departmental/ college and university committees.
Preferred Qualifications
3 years teaching experience at the college/ university level, professional experience in film industry. Experience in all areas of post-production. Professional credits and membership in professional organizations/ unions preferable.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Desired Start Date
09/01/2027
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date
10/15/2026
Close Date
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
Required Documents:
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
To apply for this job posting visit: careers.utrgv.edu.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional Document – Examples of Professional Work
- List three 3 References (list should include name, title, contact information)
- Unofficial transcripts (all levels – Once hired, official transcript are required)
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
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Mid Level Theatre Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level theatre teacher job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight productions you led, curriculum you designed, and students or programs you shaped independently. Applications that show you've moved beyond executing someone else's lesson plan and into driving outcomes will stand out. A portfolio of original work, directing credits, or documented student growth gives hiring teams concrete proof of mid level capability.
Which companies hire mid level theatre teachers?
Companies hiring mid level theatre teachers right now include Momentum-Na, Barnard College, and University of Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from established schools, regional performing arts programs, and mid-size cultural institutions that need someone who can run a department or production cycle with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level theatre teacher jobs?
Yes, though most theatre teaching remains on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 50% of mid level theatre teacher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with those roles typically covering curriculum consulting, online drama instruction, or workshop facilitation for virtual arts programs rather than traditional classroom or stage-based positions.
How do I move up to a mid level theatre teacher role?
Moving from entry level into mid level theatre teaching is about accumulating proof of independent contribution. Early-career educators should seek out opportunities to direct a show, write a unit plan, or manage a production budget, then document the results. Deeper specialization in an area like devised theatre, technical direction, or voice coaching also signals readiness for the broader ownership that mid level roles demand.
Which industries hire the most mid level theatre teachers?
Mid Level theatre teacher roles concentrate in Education, Marketing & Advertising, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they tend to have established arts programs that need experienced educators who can sustain and grow a department, not just fill a classroom seat.