Visiting Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts
About The Position
Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theatre Arts Programs, invites applications for two (2) 1-year Full-Time Visiting Professor Positions. These positions will serve as temporary replacements for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The Department is deeply committed to the University's Mission, with a particular focus on social justice and the intersection of faith, culture, and the arts. Serving a diverse student body of over 200 majors, dozens of minors, 30 graduate students, and the general university population, the Department values the diverse backgrounds of its students and faculty. The Department of Theatre Arts Programs is dedicated to fostering diversity and cultivating an inclusive learning and working environment.
Requirements
- At least 3 years teaching experience at the university level.
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching acting and/or actor coaching for stage and screen.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate courses in performance and graduate level courses on theatre pedagogy.
- MFA/PhD in Acting/Performance/Pedagogy or their international equivalent (for the first position).
- Ability to teach a wide range of performance classes at various levels (for the first position).
- Knowledge of performance pedagogies (for the first position).
- Master’s Degree in Acting/Performance (for the second position).
- Working knowledge of consent-forward practices and trauma-informed pedagogy (for the second position).
Nice To Haves
- Professional memberships such as SAG/AFTRA, VASTA, and/or AEA (for the first position).
- Membership in SAG/AFTRA and/or AEA (for the second position).
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in Undergraduate Performance and Graduate Pedagogy for the first position.
- Teach courses in acting, including all levels and styles, scene study, and script analysis for the second position.
- Potentially teach courses such as Seminar in Teaching Acting, Practicum: Teaching Beginning Acting, Performance Practicum, and Advanced Topics in Theatre Pedagogy for the first position.
- Potentially teach courses based on the successful candidate's expertise and the department's needs for both positions.
- Experience in teaching Stanislavski, Meisner, and other acting methods for the second position.
- Experience in stage directing for the second position.
Benefits
- Temporary replacement positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
