Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and

Lacey, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Ranked by Niche in 2020 as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State Saint Martins University is extremely proud of its student diversity. The university treasures persons of all abilities ages ethnicities genders nationalities orientations races and religions and proudly celebrates that 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students are students of color. The Saint Martins community knows that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. Therefore members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply to join and contribute to this wonderful community.

Saint Martins University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. We encourage applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Established in 1895 Saint Martins University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martins Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery whose members pray work and live together on the University campus. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all regardless of an individuals faith religion or spirituality.

Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and DirectingFull-Time Regular FacultySalary: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligibleClosing date: Open Until FilledJob Type: Tenure-TrackThe Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Martins University invites applications for an...