Clinical Assistant Professor - Performing Arts Administration, Non-Tenure Track

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 January 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.

The successful applicant will join the vibrant department of Music and Performing Arts Professions that offers the highest level of professional training and education in the performing arts within the world’s cultural center, New York City. This is matched by the superb academic resources of a world-class university. Founded in 1971, the Performing Arts Administration graduate program provides unparalleled academic and professional training within a university acclaimed for its preparation of global leaders in business, management, and the arts. 

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. We are committed to substantially increasing the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups as we strive to create the most intellectually diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution that we can.

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 research and teaching at these global study and research sites.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $74,000 - $114,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate (DMA, DA, EdD, PhD, etc.) 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.

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,