Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and

Lacey, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Saint Martins University in Lacey Washington is a Catholic Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition which upholds the continuity of faith and reason the dignity of every person and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith Reason Service and Community we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission. At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts forming students to grow as whole persons pursue wisdom and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martins Abbey: educating with care accompanying students on their journey and working together for personal and communal transformation. For a deeper understanding of Saint Martins University review the Who We Are information on our career home page.

Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and Directing

Full-Time Regular Faculty

Salary: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligible

Closing date: Open Until Filled

Job Type: Tenure-Track

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Martins University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theater specializing in Acting and addition to two or three annual campus productionsthe person in the position will teach classes in Acting Directing Stagecraft Theater History and addition to teaching in the major the candidate will teach non-majors in the universitys CORE curriculum program. CORE classes include Introduction to Theater and Acting I. The person in this position will also assist with marketing recruitment and enrollment of students.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach acting and related performance courses including:
1. Acting for Non-Majors / Introduction to Acting
2. Introduction to Theatre
3. Business of Acting / Professional Preparation
Direct departmental productions as part of the annual season
Mentor students in performance and professional development

We seek a dynamic teacher-performer-scholar with a passion for our small Catholic liberal arts setting an energy for program building and versatile scholarship. We seek someone who will exhibit passion for sharing theatrical expertise with students as the theater department looks to the future.

The position has a full-time teaching load of 24 semester credit hours per academic year to begin fall (August) 2026.

Requirements:

M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theater with a specialization in acting or similar discipline
Significant directing and stagecraft experience
Passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
Ability to teach a range of undergraduate Theater and Core courses.
Willingness to support the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university.
Valid documentation permitting work in the US from the start date of the appointment.

Preferred experience:

Professional and/or academic directing experience in the following areas:
1. Acting
2. Directing
3. Acting Pedagogy
4. Stagecraft

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials through our application portal:

Letter of interest

Current CV and Professional Bio

Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

Statement of teaching philosophy

Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on January 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries please contact Darrell Born Professor and Chair Fine Arts Department at

Subject to final budget approval.

Required Experience:

Junior IC