Assistant Professor of Communication, Media and Performance

annual production in the Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre, which counts as one course per year. Ideal candidates will have experience and success teaching acting and directing at the undergraduate college level. Other desired areas may include acting for the camera, script analysis, introduction to theatre, community-based performance, and devised performance. Candidates are expected to have an MFA or PhD with significant performance background at the time of appointment. The faculty member will maintain professional effectiveness, including high-quality scholarship, intellectual integrity and/or creative endeavors, professional currency, and cooperation in all phases of the academic program.

Essential Job Functions

Teach a full-time faculty load, which includes teaching college-wide general education courses
Direct one production annually in the Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre.
Provide high quality instruction in all courses, identifying and developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities for students
Assess student learning in all classes and implement changes to demonstrate continuous improvement and student mastery of course learning outcomes. Be an exemplary professional role model for students inside and outside of the classroom and as a colleague
Design new courses and curricula, as necessary, including some courses that may be taught online or using hyflex methods.
Collaborate with other members of the faculty to develop/refine the curriculum, teaching, and evaluation methods needed for effective delivery of the curriculum, including creating, developing, and evaluating innovative teaching methods that prepare students for careers and lives of civic engagement
Participate in faculty governance, including attending meetings—full faculty, college, department, and committee—and fulfilling attendant responsibilities
Meet assigned classes regularly, beginning and ending class sessions as scheduled
Serve as an academic advisor
Work in a professional and team-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and administrators
Develop a robust scholarly and/or creative agenda to maintain contemporary expertise in the field
Provide service to the department, the institution and/or the field.
Maintain compliance with the academic calendar, the weekly schedules, and with policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook, the Employee Handbook and the student Honor Code

Secondary Job functions

Directing and attending non-class activities, as necessary
Developing course syllabi and teaching plans

Supporting students’ personal and professional development
Maintaining office hours, as appropriate
Participating in the development, assessment, and revision of program and curricula as required
Assisting programmatic assessment and accreditation reports as needed, including any external

accreditation reporting required by the program

Recruiting future Theatre students, which includes auditioning Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship applicants
Executing limited administrative responsibilities as assigned
Complying with accreditation and federal mandates that govern educational policies

Qualifications
Education and Credentials (Required)

Earned MFA in Acting or Directing or doctorate in Theatre with significant performance background.
Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in acting and directing. Preferential consideration may be given to candidates with prior college teaching experience
A commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion excellence among students, faculty, and staff

Experience and Knowledge (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities

Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content
Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods
Effective presentation skills
Effective organizational and administrative skills
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty colleagues, in the best interests of the students
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner
Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds
Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary
Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills
Proficient in spoken and written English
Computer proficiency in word processing, Google tools, e-mail and internet use and in using the institution’s LMS (Canvas)
Commitment to continuous professional growth and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment

Teaching Responsibilities
As part of the full-time load, teaching responsibilities may include: Teaching  all levels of acting and directing, acting for the camera, script analysis, introduction to theatre, community-based performance, and devised performance
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position. Most classes, meetings, and office hours are scheduled during the typical workday; however, there may be some evenings and weekends.
Application:
A complete application includes the following:

Letter of application that describes your teaching experience and areas of scholarship/creative activity
CV
One page statement of teaching philosophy
One-to-two-page personal statement discussing your commitment to inclusive excellence
Three letters of recommendation

Please include in the PDF descriptions (title, media, year, size) and any contextual information that may be useful to understanding your work​.
Applicants who advance to the next stage may be asked for graduate school transcripts.
Review of applications begins on November 20, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.