Artistic Director; Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting and Directing

George Fox University•Newberg, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

George Fox University is seeking a full-time professor and Artistic Director of campus theatre to begin in the Fall of 2027. This person will be tasked with cultivating a vibrant, excellent, Christ-centered theatre environment that aligns with the University's goals of student-focused Christian formation. Together, the Program Director and Artistic Director will direct the vision and execution of the University's co-curricular theatre program and academic minor. In addition, the Artistic Director will oversee the direction of the summer community engagement programs. This person will work closely with the Performing Arts Department Chair and the Program Director of Theatre to envision the role of theatre within the broader campus atmosphere of Christian worship and the arts. The Artistic Director is a full-time, 9-month faculty member in Theatre with a concentration in acting and directing. The position may be Tenure-Track or Teaching-Track, depending on the candidate's qualifications. Additional stipend work may be available for summer community engagement programs. The position is expected to begin Fall of 2027, with a potential for a part-time summer show contract for Summer of 2027. The Artistic Director collaborates with the Theatre Program Director and Performing Arts faculty and staff to cultivate a vibrant, excellent, Christ-centered theatre experience for the entire George Fox University campus and local community. This person contributes to the continued growth and success of the Theatre program through teaching, directing, and administrative responsibilities. The Artistic Director leads an ensemble of theatre minors and co-curricular students, teaches courses in acting and directing, and directs two main-stage productions each year. In addition, the Artistic Director develops and directs a summer community engagement program, extending the Theatre program's work and presence into the broader community.

Requirements

A Master's degree or equivalent in Acting, Directing, or a related field.
Demonstrated excellence in directing and teaching.
Musical performance skills (vocal or piano) commensurate with those required to direct a musical when working with an external Music Director and/or vocal coach.
A commitment to collaboration with a spirit of servant storytelling.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to speak to coworkers, guest artists, managers, and students with good judgment, kindness, and clarity.
The ability and desire to engage in external outreach for the University throughout the community and region.
A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church.
Employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Nice To Haves

An MFA or PhD in a related field.
Three or more years of college-level teaching experience.
Directing and/or performance credits at the professional level.
A demonstrated record of community development or extracurricular engagement.
Experience and familiarity with curriculum development, advising, recruitment, and season planning.

Responsibilities

Working with the Performing Arts Department Chair, Program Director of Theatre, and Theatre faculty and staff to envision theatre's role in cultivating a rich campus atmosphere of worship, the arts, and Christian formation.
Leading an ensemble-building program for theatre minors and students from all majors.
Collaborating with other theatre faculty and staff to facilitate Theatremakers, a weekly gathering each semester focused on community building and the co-curricular experience and designed to promote student engagement and involvement in theatre productions.
Directing two main-stage shows per year, typically including a musical.
Teaching one or two additional courses per semester within the theatre curriculum of the Performing Arts Department, such as acting fundamentals, contemporary scene study, directing, and dramatic literature.
Developing and running a summer community engagement program, including activities such as camps, workshops, and a community/alumni production.
Leading the season planning process in collaboration with Performing Arts faculty and the administration.
Producing scholarly and/or creative works or participating in professional Theatre, as defined by the faculty member's scholarly plan and the Faculty Handbook.
Actively participating in the Theatre program's budgeting and scheduling.
Assisting the Theatre Program Director in advising and mentoring students pursuing a theatre minor or interdisciplinary major.
Coordinating and attending scholarship auditions.
Participating in university service, attending departmental meetings, and fulfilling other duties as assigned.
Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
Other duties as assigned.