Position Description
New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development invites applications for a continuing contract (non-tenure track) Clinical Assistant Professor in the Performing Arts Administration Program to begin on September 1, 2026. The appointed faculty member will be a member of the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions. We seek a motivated, creative educator who has the potential to develop a strong record of teaching, scholarship, and service that will enhance the educational experience for students in the Performing Arts Administration program. They will have professional experience and academic expertise in performing arts administration, some artistic training in one of the performing arts, and the ability and desire to equip students with the skills and global perspective necessary to help them grow professionally and personally. Given the program’s long-standing commitment to internationalism, the successful candidate will be comfortable working with students from many backgrounds and be familiar with the performing arts practices of other countries to better prepare our graduates to assume leadership roles on the world stage.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of the performing arts field and possess the foresight to identify emerging skills and qualities essential to future arts managers. In addition, well-connected within the performing arts community, ideal candidates will possess valuable industry relationships that will provide students with opportunities for networking and professional development.
They will have a commitment to working with a broad group of constituents and will be dedicated to supporting inclusive curricular design and classroom interactions, aligning closely with the strategic direction of the School.
The Performing Arts Administration Program is designed to educate and prepare leaders in the performing arts through completing business courses, performing arts industry-specific courses, elective courses, and two internships supervised by professionals in the field. The program has approximately 90 students earning a master’s degree.
NYU Steinhardt is a uniquely interdisciplinary school, committed to a holistic understanding of people and human development across the lifespan. NYU Steinhardt has one-of-a-kind integration of education, communication, health, and the arts, with eleven departments, seventeen research centers and institutes, nearly 300 full-time faculty and close to six thousand students.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, advisor, and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students; participate in program and curricular development; and serve on program, department, School, and University committees. Clinical Faculty may also engage in scholarly work or creative production. The teaching load for this position is six (6) 3-point to 4-point courses, or their equivalent: three (3) each semester, spring and fall. Course load may be adjusted for administrative and related/equivalent duties. Other duties include mentoring students, supervising major papers, and conducting some of the program’s operational/administrative duties, such as developing courses, reviewing applications, and leading program events and workshops.
NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world. NYU Steinhardt faculty may have the opportunity to engage in teaching at these global sites.
Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in arts administration or a related field, have college-level teaching experience, and be able to demonstrate professional and/or academic expertise in several of the areas listed in the curriculum.
Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials via the Interfolio system:
- Cover letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Names and contact information of three references
- Teaching Statement — Provide one to two paragraphs describing your teaching approach and philosophy.
- Please submit applications through Interfolio. We do not accept electronic applications sent by email.
- Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the search is complete.
For any questions please contact the Performing Arts Administration graduate program at performingartsadmin@nyu.edu.
