Assistant or Associate Director of Theatre
Pacific University • Forest Grove, OR13d • Onsite
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Assistant or Associate Director of Theatre
Pacific University•Forest Grove, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Pacific University seeks an Assistant or Associate Director of Theatre, a faculty member who oversees the university’s Theatre programs. The position teaches full-time across multiple Theatre subdisciplines, produces the university Theatre season, oversees curriculum in Theatre programs within the Department of Theatre & Dance, advises Theatre students, supervises Theatre and Applied Theatre capstones, and supervises Theatre staff, instructors, and guest artists. The role carries responsibility for producing two mainstage shows and one studio project each year, with occasional informal presentations and the option to direct one or more productions annually. Teaching includes acting, directing, theatre history, and dramatic literature, with emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives and broad global and cultural themes. The position also includes academic advising, department and university service, recruitment and supervision of professional guest artists and adjunct faculty, and ongoing scholarship and/or creative inquiry for tenure and promotion. The Director oversees curriculum in Theatre, Applied Theatre, and Arts Administration and collaborates with Music colleagues on administration of the Musical Theatre minor. Other duties include course development, scheduling, budget management, assessment, and support for recruitment events, guest lectures, and faculty searches. This is an in-person faculty position working across campus offices, classrooms, and performance facilities. Frequent evening, weekend, and holiday commitments are expected due to theatrical production demands.
Requirements
- MFA in Directing or DFA with practical emphasis.
- Previous experience teaching at a college or university.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and team-oriented collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects and handle confidential materials.
Nice To Haves
- A PhD/MFA combination is encouraged.
- At least two years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
- Two or more years serving as artistic director, managing producer, or production manager of a professional theatre.
Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for producing the university’s Theatre season, including two mainstage shows, one studio project each year, and occasional informal presentations.
- Collaborate with the Department of Music on productions of musicals.
- Optionally direct one or more shows each year.
- Teach acting fundamentals and advanced acting, including styles and techniques; directing; theatre history; and dramatic literature.
- Oversee curriculum in Theatre, Applied Theatre, and Arts Administration.
- Collaborate with Music colleagues in administering the Musical Theatre minor.
- Advise Theatre students and supervise Theatre and Applied Theatre capstones.
- Recruit and supervise professional guest artists and adjunct faculty.
- Supervise department staff, designers, instructors, guest artists, and adjuncts; conduct regular reviews of faculty and staff.
- Participate in department, school, college, and university service, including academic advising and committee service.
- Participate in professional academic conferences and scholarly associations.
- Maintain ongoing professional development through scholarship and/or creative inquiry.
- Develop courses, schedule instruction, manage budgets, and conduct assessment.
- Support department or university recruitment events, guest lectures, and faculty searches.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, winter break, and sick leave.
- Medical coverage with alternative care options; in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction.
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans.
- Generous retirement contribution after one year of service, with no match required.
- Free mental health appointments.
- Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependent children.
- Free access to the on-campus sports facility and library.
- Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, and clinic services.
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Career Level
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