CareerPlan

Tenure-line Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy

Westchester Campus, USFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Tenure-line faculty role focused on teaching acting and performance pedagogy to undergraduate and graduate students while conducting research and creative work.

Role type

Tenure-track Assistant Professor (Acting and Performance Pedagogy)

Builds

Undergraduate acting/performance courses, graduate pedagogy courses, MFA theses, and a portfolio of scholarly/creative work.

Domain

Higher Education / Theatre Arts / Performance Studies

Required skills

Performance pedagogy, Acting instruction, Graduate teaching, Undergraduate teaching, Curriculum development, Scholarly research, Creative practice, Inclusive education, Student mentorship, Trauma-informed practices

Preferred skills

Mentoring theatre educators, Supervising teaching practica, Conference presentations, Professional acting/directing experience, Membership in theatre associations

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate acting courses, Teach graduate pedagogy courses, Supervise graduate teaching practica, Mentor MFA thesis students, Conduct research and creative work, Contribute to department service

Seniority

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)