Assistant Professor of Practice Directing Acting
Assistant Professor of Practice Directing Acting
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$ 55000 - 65000
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Job Description
Job Description
The Theatre and Cinema program in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech seeks a dynamic and creative artist with theatre directing credentials who is committed to training the next generations of theatremakers. We seek an individual with a breadth of knowledge of contemporary theatre practices original vision and the desire and capacity to create and collaborate with diverse partners and communities.
The successful candidate will teach a 3:3 load of required courses in directing acting and script analysis. Additional teaching duties will be assigned dependent upon the qualifications and interests of the applicant and the needs of the program. The successful candidate will remain active in the profession pursuing research and creative activity as relates to their instructional mission. Additional responsibilities include directing one full scale and an occasional workshop production per school year; serving on committees and other appropriate school or university related duties; and recruitment.
We are committed to producing traditional and evolving theatremaking through new and contemporary plays devised work and new visions of the classics to discover how our performances may connect build and stimulate our communities. We affirm the value of diversity as foundational to our academic and creative work together. We embrace the need to be intentional and thoughtfully inclusive in our work with and through the narratives images and lived experiences of diverse populations.
Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre the theatre program in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech is committed to education and practice in the collaborative processes of theatre making with a focus on developing aesthetic literacy socially aware critical thinking practical skills artistic integrity and professionalism in all areas of theatremaking.
The College of Architecture Arts and Design at Virginia Tech affirms our collective responsibility to encourage build and embrace the polyculturism of our world. We do this by acknowledging and addressing our past recognizing our current responsibility and acting in the interests of building and sustaining communities that are truly safe supportive and inclusive for all. Our commitment is to engage in these processes continually and proactively for the benefit of our students staff and faculty across the college and the communities around the world we aim to serve.
Required Qualifications
MFA in Theatre;
college level teaching experience; and
post graduate directing experience.
Preferred Qualifications
professional directing credits;
college level teaching experience in directing acting and script analysis and related areas of directing/performance theatre making.
Application Materials
Qualified candidates should submit the following:
- Letter of application speaking to the candidates teaching experience and creative/artistic interests
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Link to professional website/portfolio
- Names and contact information of four references and
- A onepage personal statement of teaching philosophy including the candidates ideas for supporting an equitable and inclusive educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community. Specific examples of experiences activities and plans will help us identify candidates who can support our colleges aim to sustain an equitable climate and extend our Universitys commitment to inclusive excellence.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range is $55000 $65000 per year
Review Date
January 10 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Julie Weaverat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
