Assistant or Associate Director of Theatre
About The Position
The Director of Theatre is a faculty member responsible for overseeing Pacific University's Theatre programs. The role teaches full-time across multiple Theatre subdisciplines, produces the university's Theatre season, oversees curriculum in Theatre, Applied Theatre, and Arts Administration, advises Theatre students, supervises capstones in Theatre and Applied Theatre, and supervises Theatre staff, instructors, and guest artists. The position teaches Acting (fundamentals and advanced work, including styles and techniques), Directing, and Theatre History and Dramatic Literature, with emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and broad global and cultural themes. Production responsibilities include producing two mainstage shows annually, collaborating with the Department of Music on musicals, producing one annual studio project and occasional informal presentations, and optionally directing one or more productions each year. The role includes department, school, college, and university service; academic advising; recruitment and supervision of guest artists and adjunct faculty; and service to the profession through conferences and scholarly associations. Ongoing professional development through scholarship and/or creative inquiry is expected for tenure and promotion. Additional duties include course development, scheduling, budget management, assessment, and support for recruitment events, guest lectures, and faculty searches. This is an in-person position based at Pacific University's Forest Grove campus, with work in academic offices, classrooms, and performance facilities across campus locations.
Requirements
- MFA in Directing or DFA with practical emphasis.
- Previous college or university teaching experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and team-oriented collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects and handle confidential materials.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to continue working without employer visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- PhD/MFA combination is encouraged.
- At least two years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
- Two or more years serving as artistic director, managing producer, or production manager of a professional theatre.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all Theatre programs and the curriculum in Theatre, Applied Theatre, and Arts Administration.
- Teach full-time in Theatre, including Acting, Directing, and Theatre History and Dramatic Literature.
- Produce the university's Theatre season, including two mainstage shows, one studio project annually, and occasional informal presentations.
- Collaborate with the Department of Music on production of musicals and administration of the Musical Theatre minor.
- Optionally direct one or more shows each year.
- Advise Theatre students and supervise capstones in Theatre and Applied Theatre.
- Supervise department staff, designers, instructors, adjunct faculty, and guest artists; conduct regular reviews of faculty and staff.
- Recruit and supervise professional guest artists and adjunct faculty.
- Participate in department, school, college, and university service, including academic advising and committee service.
- Attend professional academic conferences and participate in one or more scholarly associations.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through scholarship and/or creative inquiry.
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide undergraduate education and manage course development, scheduling, budgets, and assessment.
- Support department or university recruitment events, guest lectures, and faculty searches.
Benefits
- Paid time off for vacation, holidays, including winter break, and sick leave.
- Medical coverage with alternative care options; in-network services are covered at 100% after payroll deduction.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Retirement contribution after one year of service, with no match required.
- Free mental health appointments.
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependent children.
- Free access to the on-campus sports facility and library.
- Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, and clinic services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
