Seeking a dynamic collaborative theatre artist and scholar with the ability to teach broadly across topics in acting directing history and dramatic literature. Classes taught would include:
Acting 1
Movement
Voice & Diction
Theatre History & Literature
Script Analysis
Other courses as appropriate to the program the college and the interests of the individual these might include upper level acting or history/literature classes as well as general education classes focused on teaching writing public speaking or collaboration.
This position will direct at least one production in our mainstage season each year collaborating with faculty staff and student designers. They may also be called upon to mentor student directors coach auditions participate in recruiting efforts and other supporting activities.
The successful candidate will join a community of teacher-scholars dedicated to excellent teaching and student mentorship balanced representation shared governance interdisciplinary collaboration global study scholarly achievement and service to the college and broader society. We offer a supportive community for faculty from all backgrounds mentoring for early-career faculty and ongoing professional development.
Centre College a highly selective liberal arts college of about 1400 students has one of the nations premier study abroad programs and is ranked among the top National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Classes are small and academic standards are high. Centre graduates enjoy extraordinary success with entrance to top graduate and professional schools prestigious fellowships for further study and rewarding jobs.
Centre College is located in Danville Kentucky a town of 18000 recognized for its high quality of life friendly people beautiful landscapes and easy access to Lexington KY; Louisville KY; and Cincinnati OH. For more information about Centre College visit .
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Candidates must be ABD or have a Ph.D. or MFA in Theatre by the time of appointment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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