Assistant Professor of Theatre in Screen Acting UNLV College of Fine Arts R0146681
Assistant Professor of Theatre in Screen Acting UNLV College of Fine Arts R0146681
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Professor of Theatre in Screen Acting UNLV College of Fine Arts R0146681
ROLE of the POSITION
The Department of Theatre at UNLV seeks a dynamic independentthinking individual to join our team as a fulltime Assistant Professor of Theatre in Screen Acting starting July 1 2025. This tenuretrack position offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of graduate and undergraduate students in screen acting education in a diverse interdisciplinary and innovative department.
We are looking for a highly motivated educator and accomplished industry professional to teach in our current MFA and BA programwith an expected launch of a BFA in Fall 2026who focuses on acting for the camera and new media performance. This is an opportunity to nurture the next generation of screen artists champion inclusivity and contribute to a department that values collaboration and artistic excellence.
UNLV Theatrelocated just two miles from the worldfamous Las Vegas Stripaims to continue building national recognition through successful students who matriculate from its elite Stage and Screen Acting (SSA) program. This program requires an audition and offers separate classes from our general course listings. Many SSA graduates work as leads in movies TV shows and voiceover artists. Many students attain SAGAFTRA cards and representation while enrolled in classes.
We nurture strong artistic talent and skills in our students from across the US. We integrate dynamic professional artists from the entertainment industry as guest lecturers to advance the departments and UNLVs mission. This position offers the opportunity to join a team of core faculty members dedicated to continually evolving curriculum integrating training into process and performance and teaching approaches that support culturally responsive student learning and achievement. We aim to be a wellknown and respected school for screen acting and a training site for screen acting teachers.
Characteristics of a successful candidate include:
- Professional experience in film and television as a current SAGAFTRA member.
- A history of collaboration with film/TV industry professionals (e.g. casting directors agents and producers).
- A strong record of teaching Acting for the Camera with one additional specialty from our screen acting curriculum.
- Enthusiasm for shaping the future of our BFA Acting program through innovative curriculum development and collaboration.
- Theatre knowledge is a plus but is not necessary.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching three courses per semester 33.
- Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
- Teaching industryspecific courses such as Intro to Acting for the Camera Commercial Acting OneHour Drama Situation Comedy and SelfTaping with opportunities to design new courses in emerging technologies.
- Mentoring students in film and media projects fostering their growth as confident mediasavvy performers.
- Collaborating with faculty and students in UNLVs Film Department and strengthening crossdisciplinary connections.
- Helping to develop the curriculum and expand our programs presence in social media and other emerging media industries.
- Engaging in department service including recruitment academic advising auditions and university committees.
- Having an ongoing commitment to a focused area of research befitting the caliber of an R1 university.
PROFILE of the COLLEGE
The department holds 12 fulltime and 7 parttime faculty and enrolls over 220 undergraduate and 30 graduate students. The distinguished faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized scholars artists and theatre practitioners with substantive links to the professional theatre and the film and television industry. Degrees offered include a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in Stage and Screen Acting Design/Technology and Theatre Studies; a Master of Fine Arts in Design/Technology Performance and Stage Management. The department has an established Acting for the Camera program that is integrated across the performance curriculum; and a successful interdisciplinary relationship with the Department of Film including film production design screenacting and digital media. Situated in the entertainment capital of the world the department shares a dynamic relationship with the Las Vegas strip. Through collaboration exchange workshops technical and performance projects apprenticeships internships and employment the Las Vegas entertainment industry is a valuable resource enriching both faculty and students. The Nevada Conservatory Theatre (NCT) founded by the theatre faculty in 2000 and housed in the Judy Bayley Theatre on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas stands as a model for the intersection of research pedagogy and professional practice. The NCT is the applied artistic and technical producing arm of the department. Built on a professionaloriented theatre model the NCT is committed to bringing to Las Vegas the highest quality theatre. With a spotlight on the integration of professional guest artists and advanced students the NCT is committed to creating a vibrant theatre that inspires and entertains while providing a social political and ethical forum for Las Vegas artists and audiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date):
- Candidates must have an MFA from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalent professional experience.
- A strong record of universitylevel teaching in screen acting.
- Experience in student mentorship
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity equity and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off sick leave and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses domestic partners and dependents
PERKS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- A comprehensive onboarding program Rebels: Onboard
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience and the names addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled review of candidates materials will begin on March 25 2025.
Materials should be addressed to Professor Nate Bynum Search Committee Chair and must be submitted through Workday as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process please contact UNLV Human Resources ator .
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PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957 UNLV is a doctoraldegreegranting institution comprised of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty educating the regions diversifying population and workforce driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Reports annual listing of the nations most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
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EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class including unlawful harassment which is a form of discrimination is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination to prevent its recurrence to remedy its effects and to discipline those responsible. Women minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada Las Vegas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Nondiscrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. and the corresponding implementation regulations 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito J.D. Title IX Coordinator University of Nevada Las Vegas 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Box 451062 Las Vegas NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
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JOB CATEGORY
Academic Faculty
YesFullTime Equivalent
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Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note to Applicant
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Employment Type
Full-Time
