Asst Professor U of M/Theater
About The Position
The Department of Theater and the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a joint faculty position in Theater. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2027. Applications are encouraged from those who specialize in theater for social change and performance tools for non-actors, with a preference for a specialist in Black theater aesthetics. The successful candidate will be an impressive professional practitioner whose experience speaks directly to the application of theater, especially performance techniques for students who do not specialize in theater.
Requirements
- M.F.A. in Directing or Acting, or Ph.D. in Theater required at the time of hire.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching acting.
- Professional theater experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Specialization in theater for social change.
- Specialization in performance tools for non-actors.
- Specialist in Black theater aesthetics.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach two general education honors courses a year expressly to Commonwealth Honors College students, the vast majority of whom are non-majors.
- Teach more specialized courses in playwriting, devised theater, acting, theater for social transformation, dance and movement, and/or directing for Theater majors.
- Direct or otherwise contribute to the Department of Theater’s main stage season.
- Advise capstone/honors thesis performance projects.
- Participate in departmental governance and service.
- Maintain high professional activity at the national level.
Benefits
- Full benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
