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As a member of the faculty and staff of the School of Drama you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the country’s foremost experts in arts and entertainment education.
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama is consistently recognized as one of the premier drama training programs in the world. Founded in 1914 as the first degree-granting drama institution in the United States, we combine established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of diverse art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, explore new forms of creative expression and promote community and diversity. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.
Current Openings
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a one year, Visiting Lecturer in the Costume Design Program.
The Costume Design Program prepares students for careers in theater, television and film, opera, dance, and emerging forms of performance-based entertainment. Under the mentorship of world-class faculty, emphasis is placed on developing individual artists with active voices in collaborative creation. We combine established practice and innovative pedagogical and technological advancement across all subject areas with an intensive student-centered school production season.
This position carries the academic rank of Visiting Lecturer in Costume Design. The position is for academic year 2025-26, with a commitment of nine months from late August 2025 through mid-May 2026.
Salary range: $65,000-$70,000, plus benefits.
Application deadline: January 15, 2025. Early application is encouraged.
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time teaching-track faculty position in Dance at the assistant or associate professor rank to join our BFA Acting/Music Theater program.
We are seeking a candidate who can exhibit experience in relationship-building with those they teach in order to promote growth and learning. Individuals with an ability to apply their professional experiences to a teaching setting with an active practice or history of a recent active practice are strongly desired.
This position is Pittsburgh-based and begins August 2025. Base salary is $70,000 to $75,000 plus a full benefits package based on rank and commensurate experience.
Application deadline: February 15, 2025.
Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama seeks a full-time Media Manager to oversee the curricular, operational, and production support for the Video and Media Design (VMD) program.
The VMD program, which offers both BFA and MFA degrees, focuses on media and projection design for live events. Students in the program actively participate in the School of Drama’s dynamic season of productions, which are student-designed and produced with close guidance from faculty and staff.
The Media Manager plays a critical role in supporting the students’ ambitious research and creative practice, working in close partnership with VMD faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling technical challenges, hands-on work, supporting diverse creative projects, and collaborating with a community of passionate makers.
Salary range: $72,000–$76,000, plus benefits.