Teaching Assistant Professor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking a one-year special appointment Teaching Assistant Professor in performance. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position contingent upon enrollment and funding. UND, established in 1883, is North Dakota's oldest research university with a strong liberal arts foundation and very high research activity. Located in Grand Forks, UND offers over 225 fields of study to more than 16,000 students. The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration through the performing arts, with a student-centered mission focused on academic excellence, innovative techniques, and creative expression. They foster a professional, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment, providing students with valuable production experience.

Requirements

MFA in Directing or Acting
3 years experience at the university level teaching acting and dance or choreography
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
Demonstrated ability to teach acting and dance classes at varying levels of the university curriculum
Demonstrated ability to direct theatre productions
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage with diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Theatre Arts
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching

Nice To Haves

5 years' experience at the university level teaching acting, and dance, or choreography
Demonstrated excellence directing musical theatre

Responsibilities

Teach a 3/3 load including sections of THEA 161 Acting I, THEA 245 Dance Fundamentals, THEA 345 Dance Special Topics, and other courses as assigned
Direct a fall production
Choreograph the spring musical
Assist the department in recruiting activities
Oversee the BA in Acting majors and Dance minors
Contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community
Participate in the department’s recruitment and outreach initiatives
Engage in routine professional development to enhance knowledge, skills, and effectiveness