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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
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Carnegie Mellon School of Drama seeks an adjunct instructor to teach COSTUME CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION, a required, 7-week, spring semester mini-4 course for BFA and MFA Costume Design students in the School of Drama. The anticipated start date for this position is in early March 2027 and continues until May 18, 2027. The course meets once a week for 7 weeks.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Costume Design Program. The position begins academic year 2027-28, with a commitment of nine months per year and an initial appointment of three years.
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2026
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Lighting Design Program. The position begins academic year 2027-28, with a commitment of nine months per year and an initial appointment of three years.
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2026
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time Acting faculty position (tenure track) to join our BFA Acting/Music Theater program.
The appointee will teach courses in Acting to undergraduate Acting and Music Theater majors.
Deadline to apply: December 11, 2026