Assistant Professor of Theatre (Tenure Track)

Saint Mary's College • Notre Dame, IN

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About The Position

The Saint Mary’s College Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre, beginning in Fall 2026. Saint Mary’s College is a liberal arts institution with a rich appreciation for the fine and performing arts in all forms. The Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre at Saint Mary’s houses the programs in Dance, Theatre and Communication Studies. The Program in Theatre offers a generalist Bachelor of Arts in Theatre as well as four minors: Fashion and Costume, Musical Theatre, Performance, and Production (theatre technology). The Theatre Program is also home to the Margaret Hill Endowed Visiting Artist Series, which organizes and supports special programming such as intensive workshops, performances, and lectures from guest artists, as well as opportunities for guests to work with students and faculty for productions. The Theatre Program at Saint Mary’s College is highly collaborative among faculty and students. It provides a welcoming environment, and more than 10% of the student body participates annually in onstage, backstage, and other leadership and support roles. The Theatre Program works closely with the Program in Dance and the Music Department, with shared performance spaces, collaborative events, and the technical and design staff serving all academic performing arts.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in Theatre Literature and Criticism, Theatre History, Acting, Directing, or related areas.
• Experience in directing both intimate and large-scale productions, including musicals.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Acting and Introduction to Directing.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Acting and Introduction to Directing along with courses such as Advanced Acting, Musical Theatre Appreciation, Musical Theatre Performance, and Play Analysis.
• Direct one main stage show per academic year equivalent to a course release.
• Primary advising of the student senior comprehensive (capstone project).
• Engage in a line of scholarly and/or creative work pertinent to the candidate’s area of interest.
• Participate in program and college service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree