Assistant Professor of Acting
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College seeks a dynamic student-centered artist-educator for a full-time Assistant Professor of Acting position beginning August 2026.
Stephens College a private womens college in Columbia Missouri with co-educational graduate and performing arts programs offers BFA degrees in Acting Musical Theatre Interdisciplinary Theatre Arts Film Costume Design and Design/Tech/Stg. Mgmt. through its nationally recognized Conservatory. Our rigorous training model is deeply rooted in professional practice and collaboration preparing graduates for sustained careers in theatre television and film.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach undergraduate acting courses which may include:
- Introduction to the Profession & Audition Technique
- Acting I: Foundations
- Acting II: American Realism
- Acting IV: Contemporary Scene Study
- On-Camera Acting Fundamentals
- Theater History I and II
- Direct one mainstage production per academic year.
- Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to BFA students.
- Participate in faculty governance and service to the college through committee work.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff in recruitment curriculum development and performance projects.
- Assist in the planning or execution of a digital and/or live Senior Showcase.
Required Qualifications
- MFA in Acting or closely related field.
- OR significant professional experience in acting and/or directing in the theatre television or film industries that is commensurate with terminal degree expectations.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and directing at the college or conservatory level specifically acting on camera.
- Knowledge of both classical and contemporary acting techniques.
- Strong collaborative organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in camera-based performance (TV/film).
- Understanding of industry trends in professional auditions self-tapes and digital showcases.
- Experience in training actors in Voice and Movement.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable pedagogical practices.
- Familiarity with professional BFA programs and conservatory-style training.
Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. The gender-inclusive Conservatory for the Performing Arts operates on a pre-professional model providing intensive performance-driven training within a liberal arts context. Each season includes a diverse mix of plays musicals devised work and camera-based content.
Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).
Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance an Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Retirement Annuity Faculty/Staff Grants tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents.
Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers doers and dreamers.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Introducing the 25th President of Stephens College Stephens College is proud to introduce Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as our 25th president. Following an extensive nationwide search and approval by the Board of Trustees, Dr. Lundeen brings nearly 20 years of experience in academic and admi ... View more
