Visiting Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts

Loyola Marymount University•Lewisboro, NY

1d•$71,042•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theatre Arts Programs, offering a BA in Theatre Arts and an MFA in Performance Pedagogy, invites applications for two (2) 1-year Full-Time Visiting Professor Positions. The positions will be temporary replacements for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The Department is strongly committed to the Mission of the University and has a special concern for issues of social justice and the dialogue between faith, culture, and the arts. The Department serves a diverse population of students. The Theatre Arts Programs serve over 200 majors, as well as dozens of minors, 30 graduate students and the general university student population. Students and faculty come from increasingly diverse backgrounds: ethnic, socio-economic, sexual orientation, and age, among others. The Department of Theatre Arts Programs are committed to enhancing diversity and creating 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

Nice To Haves

MFA/PhD in Acting/Performance/Pedagogy or their international equivalent
Ability to teach a wide range of performance classes at various levels
Knowledge of performance pedagogies
Professional memberships such as SAG/AFTRA, VASTA, and/or AEA
Master’s Degree in Acting/Performance
Membership in SAG/AFTRA and/or AEA.
Experience in stage directing
Working knowledge of consent-forward practices and trauma-informed pedagogy

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Undergraduate Performance and Graduate Pedagogy, potentially including: Seminar in Teaching Acting, Practicum: Teaching Beginning Acting, Performance Practicum, Advanced Topics in Theatre Pedagogy, and other courses based on successful candidate's expertise and the department's needs.
Teach courses in acting, including: Acting (all levels and styles), Scene Study and Script Analysis, Experience in teaching Stanislavski, Meisner, and other methods, and other courses based on successful candidate's expertise and the department's needs.