Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Acting & Directing
Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Acting & Directing
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Department: Col of Visual and Performing Arts
Classification: 9month Instructional Faculty
Job Category:Instructional Faculty
Job Type:FullTime
Work Schedule:N/A I/R Faculty
Location: Fairfax VA
Workplace Type:On Site Required
Salary:$85k $105k(Associate) $115$130k (full)
Criminal Background Check:Yes
About the Department:
The School of Theater at George Mason University provides students with a dynamic and collaborative program within an inclusive learning environment which promotes creativity initiative and greater awareness of diverse identities and cultural experiences. Candidates without the terminal degree but with substantial equivalent professional experience may be considered. The School of Theater offers BA and BFA degrees with concentrations in performance design & technical theater musical theater theater education and theater studies. In collaboration with our student organization the Mason Players we produce six shows per academic year including an evening of original short plays a musical a mainstage production a studio and (at least) one fringe production. Additionally the School presents several special events throughout the year including a Mason Cabaret concert a Musical Theater Ensemble staged concert presentation a festival of international plays and a variety of staged readings workshops and other student opportunities.
About the Position:
Tenure track appointment for Associate or full Professor of Theater in Acting and Directing.
Responsibilities:
Teaching
- Scaffold and teach undergraduate acting and directing courses 3 in the fall and 3 in the spring semester;
- Mentor student directors in production; and
- This position is expected to direct at least one show every other academic year to replace one courses workload.
Governance and Service
- Serve on School of Theater College of Visual and Performing Arts and George Mason University governance committees as assigned by Director of the School of Theater; and
- Additional responsibilities negotiated with Director of School of Theater.
Creative and Scholarly Research
- Engage in artistic and scholarly activities.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD MFA or terminal degree in Acting Directing or related field and at least five years of professional experience as a theater director in Regional and/or Higher Education settings;
- Experience with multiple modes of theater practice which may include devised processes physical theater musical theater and experimental theater among others;
- Experience mentoring student directors at the undergraduate level;
- Experience teaching specialized areas of study such as choreography improvisation stage movement intimacy direction script analysis etc.;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively;
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusivity and belonging through research teaching and creative practice;
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas;
- Active engagement in professional and artistic organizations conferences and networks related to performing and directing theater;
- Professional affiliation with such organizations as Actors Equity Association (AEA)ACTORS The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) or others;
- Strong commitment to building community through pedagogy and production; and
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in a related field.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must apply forOpen Rank Tenuretrack Professor of Acting & Directing at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent with CV for review.
Posting Open Date:March 6 2025
For Full Consideration Apply by:April 7 2025
Open Until Filled:Yes
Employment Type
Full Time
