We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching who completed the Ph.D. no earlier than 2022 and have it in hand at the time of appointment. We welcome candidates working across a range of areas in theatre and performance studies, and we are particularly interested in scholars whose research and teaching engage digital theatre and performance, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, or the relationship between technology and performance.
The Department of Drama combines rigorous professional training with an expansive theatre studies curriculum that includes theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance theory. The curriculum also includes Honors Seminars, and minors in Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy.
Responsibilities: The Fellow will teach one introductory, writing-intensive theatre studies course and three advanced undergraduate courses each year, and will serve on committees.
To apply: Please submit the following via https://tisch.nyu.edu/faculty/faculty-positions:
Letter of application CV Three letters of recommendation Writing sample of no more than 6,000 words Applications should be addressed to Professor Alisa Zhulina, Chair of the Theatre Studies Search Committee, Department of Drama. Questions may be sent to Professor Zhulina at oiz203@nyu.edu.
Application deadline: November 20, 2026