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College of Visual and Performing Arts
Contract and Building Coordinator - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
The JMU College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) seeks applications for a full-time Contract and Building Coordinator for the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. This position provides expert coordination of the artist contract lifecycle for the Forbes Center and ensures effective management of the Forbes Center facilities, including access control, repairs and maintenance coordination, safety processes, and fixed-asset stewardship, in support of the Director and the mission of CVPA. The successful candidate will translate Director-approved deal memos into compliant artist agreements and manage contract workflows through approval and execution, while also serving as Building Manager for the Forbes Center, coordinating facilities services, access and security, and fixed assets.
Director, Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Director of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. This 12-month administrative appointment offers an exciting opportunity to lead one of the region’s premier performing arts venues and to contribute to the vibrant cultural life of the university and the Shenandoah Valley. At JMU, you’ll join a community committed to artistic integrity, scholarly inquiry, and creative engagement. The Forbes Center serves as a dynamic hub for world-class performances, student and faculty productions, and community outreach, ensuring that the arts remain vital, relevant, and accessible to all.
School of Art, Design and Art History
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School of Music
Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration
The School of Music seeks an exceptional and experienced arts administrator and teacher for a full-time, RTA Lecturer of Music Industry: Arts Administration, to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in arts management including fundraising, marketing and the production of both traditional and non-traditional artistic experiences. Our new colleague will bring a vision for audience development, community engagement, and innovative strategies aligned with the changing cultural landscape.
Lecturer, School of Music: Music Industry & Emerging Technologies
The School of Music seeks an innovative, forward thinking, and collaborative colleague to teach and establish a comprehensive music technology program which situates existing and developing technologies within fields of music (e.g., composition, education, performance, theory, etc.). Successful candidates will demonstrate strong musicianship within their medium and have broad expertise within a variety of established and emerging technologies. This position is a full-time, 10-month renewable term appointment (non-tenure track) at the rank of Lecturer beginning in August 2027.
School of Theatre and Dance
Technical Director - School of Theatre and Dance
The JMU School of Theatre and Dance (STAD) is searching for a Technical Director. This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Faculty position in the College of and Performing Arts (CVPA), reporting to the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance. This colleague will supervise and participate in the execution of all departmental productions (Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance) while overseeing the management and maintenance of the scene shop and its related spaces (e.g., performance venues, storage spaces, etc.) and equipment. Teaching opportunities are available in technical direction and related areas.
