Instructional Assistant Professor, Lecturer - School of Theatre, Dance and Film - Creating a Pool

Illinois State•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the School of Theatre, Dance and Film maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available; there may not be an actual vacancy at the time of application. The School of Theatre, Dance and Film is one of four schools within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. It comprises 35 faculty, 12 staff, and 370 students enrolled in B.A./B.S. (Acting, Dance, Dance Teacher Education, Film and Digital Media, Musical Theatre, Production Design and Technology, Theatre Studies, and Theatre Teacher Education), M.A./M.S. (Theatre Studies), and M.F.A. (Directing, Costume, Lighting, and Scenic Design) degrees. The School's production season includes eight theatre productions and two dance concerts across two facilities: a 525-seat proscenium space and a flexible space adaptable to a 125-seat thrust or 150-seat arena. It is also home to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and holds membership in URTA, with programs accredited by NAST. Illinois State University, founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university, enrolls approximately 21,000 students across six colleges. Its strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, outlines seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. These values aim to create a learning environment that positions the university as the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students seeking an individualized educational experience with the resources of a large university. The university is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is noted for its outstanding school systems, high level of educational attainment, parks and recreation, healthcare, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington has been recognized on Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024).