Dramatic Arts Acting Faculty 2026-2027

Idyllwild Arts•Idyllwild, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dramatic Arts faculty educate their students in different acting styles, methods, and techniques. Teaching Dramatic Arts means training pupils in how to prepare, communicate, and develop for collaborative performance. The responsibilities of a Dramatic Arts educator may include creating lesson plans, teaching students about plays, the acting process and the history of drama, assisting students in creating their own dramatic pieces, organizing and managing the learning environment, directing performance rehearsals, helping to assemble and manage lighting and sets, assessing students' performance, and being an Artistic mentor to our Dramatic Arts Department students.

Requirements

Leadership Qualities
Respects the guidelines and goals of the Dramatic Arts Department.
Expands on the Scope and Sequence to include cultural study in addition to acquiring language skills.
Serves as a mentor to other Dramatic Arts Department Faculty.
Works effectively and collaborates well with teams, while at the same time works independently and generates innovative curriculum.
Able to diplomatically solve problems and work with different constituencies.
Understands an arts boarding school community: participates and leads social and cultural events, and acts as an enthusiastic supporter of school events.
Sensitive to cultural, gender, and economic diversity.
Personal Qualities
Nurtures an Artist’s Voice–their own and others
Acts as a model of integrity
Understands and maintains professional boundaries between students and teachers
Respects confidentiality
Has a sense of humor and keeps things in perspective
Exercises patience and good listening skills
Is flexible and has the ability to work under pressure
Keeps a positive attitude
Candidate must have an MA, MFA, or PhD in Acting/theatre performance or directing; and/or a BFA in Acting/Directing with a demonstrated record of successful teaching and related administrative experience, a minimum of 3-5 years teaching at the high school or college level.
Ability and desire to work within the Idyllwild community, Riverside County, or commute a reasonable distance, that does not impede on-time arrival during winter months.
Obtain and maintain a valid California Driver License, pass a criminal history background check as required by California Education Code Section 44237, and pass a TB questionnaire/test.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in acting or directing is desired.
Commitment to equity and inclusiveness and/or ability to bring diverse perspectives and experiences to campus is desired.
Experience living in a boarding community or experience with leading, instructing, and working with youths

Responsibilities

Work with the department chair to develop the content of performance-related classes in the department, including acting, movement, voice and diction, dance, singing, live & film acting, including heightened language performance, contemporary straight acting, and musical theatre performance.
Teach approximately 18-25 classroom hours per week in areas of specialization, including at least one section of acting.
Direct 1- 2 main stage performances, as well as oversee the production of several studio performances each school year.
Participate in the selection of all main stage plays, acting projects, and audition materials undertaken by the department and Dramatic Arts students.
Organize auditioning placement for main stage performances and class placement.
Cultivate and oversee guest artists.
Coach students as needed for college auditions and summer program preparation.
Support the seniors' participation in the Chicago Unified Auditions
Advise students and complete ancillary duties as assigned by student services.
Attend faculty meetings, department meetings, and production meetings.
Assist the admission staff in the auditioning and interviewing of prospective students.