Assistant Professor of Practice, Theatre

University of New Hampshire•Plymouth, NH

2d•$57,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time assistant professor of practice (PoP) position in the Theater Arts program within the School of Integrated Liberal Arts (SILA), with teaching and service responsibilities. In addition, this role serves as the Producer for Theater at Plymouth State University (known in the discipline as the director of theater).

Requirements

MFA
Experience teaching Acting, Directing, Script Analysis, Theatre History, Voice & Diction
Experience teaching introductory “First Year Seminar” style classes from an interdisciplinary perspective
Experience teaching interdisciplinary capstone courses.
Experience performing, directing, and producing plays.
Excellence in teaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience in theater education outreach, such as experience as an education director in theatre organizations.

Responsibilities

Teach theater arts courses in areas of expertise and as needed by the Theater Arts program
Teach general education courses
Advise Theater Arts and other performing arts students
Lead the theater program (in collaboration with the SILA leadership) curricular and staffing needs (recruiting, mentoring, and supporting part time instructors), as well as recruitment and retention initiatives for theater students.
Serve as the Director of Theater by taking on the role of Producer for Theater at Plymouth State University in collaboration with the Silver Center for the Arts and the SILA leadership.
Plan, staff, and coordinate the theater production season with all associated responsibilities, including scheduling and timelines, staffing needs and capacity, budget management, etc.
General service to the University, School, Program, Community, and Profession