Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Theatre
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Theatre
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Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Theatre
Position Status: Full-time tenure-track 10-month contract beginning August 1 2025
Reports to: Chair of Department of Theatre Musical Theatre and Dance and the Dean of School of Fine and Performing Arts
Qualifications: Terminal degree (i.e. MFA PhD) in Directing Acting Theatre Theatre History or related field. ABD candidates and applicants holding an MA degree with substantial professional experience will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the collegiate level especially in acting and directing.
Classification: Full-Time Faculty Exempt
Job Summary: Full-time tenure-track position beginning in August 2025. Primary responsibilities include:
- Teaching theatre courses including acting and directing.
- Directing two staged productions per academic year.
- Recruiting to and building a theatre program.
- Course design and curriculum development.
- Maintaining a teaching load of 12 credits/semester 24 credits/year.
- Academic advising.
- Maintaining an active professional profile.
- Service to the university community and church.
- Contingent on candidate qualifications additional responsibilities may include general theatre courses or directing the student improv troupe.
- Other responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
The ideal candidate will have an established record of success in growing a program and two years of professional experience as a performer educator and director.
Submit: For consideration for this position please submit a cover letter highlighting your desire to work at a faith-centered Christian institution your curriculum vitae unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references via the portal below. Please submit any questions to Prof. Sue Gaukel () Chair of the Department of Theatre Musical Theatre and Dance.
Apply for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Theatre using the link below:
letter of application unofficial transcripts of all academic work statement of faith resume and three current letters of reference to:
Human Resources
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome Georgia 30165
Review Date: Position open until filled. Review of applications begins on Monday July 7 2025.
Revision Date: June 24 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
