Theatre Assistant Teaching Professor
Theatre Assistant Teaching Professor
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Job Description
Position Title:
Theatre Assistant Teaching ProfessorAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Iowa State Universitys Department of Music and Theatre seeks a dynamic and experienced Theatre instructor/director for three-year appointment (with opportunity for renewal) beginning 8/16/25. The successful candidate will direct one theatre production per academic year mentor performing arts majors and teach theatre/performing arts courses such as introductory and advanced acting directing script analysis voice performance musical theatre etc. depending on candidate expertise and department need.
Responsibilities:
Direct one theatre production (or equivalent) per academic year
Teach 2-4 theatre/performing arts courses per semester
Serve as a Faculty Mentor for performing arts majors
Assist with recruiting prospective students
This part-time term faculty position is 75% full-time equivalent (FTE) with an initial 3-year term ending 5/15/2028.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in theatre or related field
Experiencing teaching theatre
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching performance courses
Experience teaching directing
Experience as a theatre director
Experience teaching voice or musical theatre
Experience teaching university theatre
Demonstrated excellence and achievement as a theatre professional
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Music and Theatre:
prepares music and theatre students for professional life.
creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.
serves as the cultural life force for the university Iowa and beyond.
provides a welcoming community for all.
The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to liberal arts education. With strong undergraduatemusicandtheatreprograms students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to thrive. ISU Theatre presents 5-7 theatre productions per academic year.
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
August 16 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Part timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
For guaranteed consideration applications should be received by June 13 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
May 29 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17142Employment Type
Part-Time
