Performance Lecturer

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

13d • $41,855 - $45,550

About The Position

The University of Maryland, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) is searching for a 9-month non-tenure eligible lecturer in theatre performance to begin August 2026. This is a 50%, benefits-eligible appointment with a teaching load of six credits per semester. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of extension. Non-tenure track appointments are remunerated at a per 3-credit rate of $5,231.88 in the first year, with increases thereafter. Duties will include developing and teaching an array of undergraduate courses in theatre performance. Courses taught may include Foundations of Acting and Performance, Acting for Non-Majors, Introduction to the Theatre, The Art of Communication and Presentation, Voice for the Actor, Musical Theatre, Actors Process, Acting for Film, Character Development, Archetypes and Business of the Business. We are seeking theatre practitioners with a certification (or certification in-process) in Linklater, or equivalent experience. We seek candidates whose teaching and service have prepared them to contribute to the four pillars of the ARHU Strategic Plan: Transformative Thinking; Boundless Creativity; Expansive Empathy; and Meaningful Futures. Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, or service towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly. Lecturers who teach two or more courses per term are benefits-eligible. This search is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Requirements

• MFA degree in theatre
• Demonstrated experience as a professional theatre practitioner
• Certification (or certification in-process) in Linklater, or equivalent experience
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and research
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a professional director or actor
• Certification or in-depth experience with a physical theatre technique (including Alexander, Laban, circus and clowning)
• Teaching experience at the university level
• Experience teaching other specialty theatre performances courses (including directing, devising and acting for film)
• Experience teaching in a culturally diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching an array of undergraduate courses in theatre performance.
• Courses taught may include Foundations of Acting and Performance, Acting for Non-Majors, Introduction to the Theatre, The Art of Communication and Presentation, Voice for the Actor, Musical Theatre, Actors Process, Acting for Film, Character Development, Archetypes and Business of the Business.
• Contributions toward those goals and values might include leadership in teaching, mentoring, or service towards building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment and/or increasing access or participation of all individuals equitably and fairly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees