Theatre and Media Arts, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time faculty position in Theatre and Media Arts with a professorial rank, focusing on Acting. The role involves teaching acting courses, pursuing scholarly or creative activity, directing productions, mentoring students, contributing to departmental service, and aligning with the AIMS of BYU education and student-centered learning.

Requirements

MFA in Acting or related discipline; or PhD in Theatre or related discipline with a specific focus on acting performance and practice. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
3+ years experience in teaching and mentoring students at the college or university level.
Exceptional teaching ability, with core competency in Acting for stage and screen and a secondary focus one or more of the following areas: Voice, Directing, and/or Musical Theatre.
Professional experience in acting performance.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Nice To Haves

Substantial and promising record of theatre directing.
Notable teaching outside of school settings.

Responsibilities

Teach 5 acting courses (up to 15 credit hours) across fall and winter semesters and 1 additional course (up to 3 credit hours) either spring or summer term within the Acting and Music Dance Theatre BFA programs.
Pursue ongoing scholarly or creative activity, with expectations for engagement and contribution to the field at regional, national, and international levels.
Direct productions on the BYU Theatre season.
Mentor students to ensure academic success, and professional and personal growth.
Commit to the AIMS of BYU education and a commitment to student-centered learning.
Contribute to departmental service through administrative roles.