Assistant/Associate Professor of Drama

faculty meetings, acting auditions, and student assessments; maintaining class lists; evaluating petitions and distributing student forms; facilitating curriculum review; communicating with the director and guest artists; representing the area in faculty meetings and recruitment events; and handling student concerns and conflict resolution.

Teaching foundational courses in the BFA in Theatre: Acting Emphasis curriculum, selected from Introduction to Acting, Character Study for the Actor, Scene Study for the Actor, Performing Shakespeare, and other upper-level acting technique courses.

Developing new courses in area(s) of specialty.

Mentoring undergraduate students.

Contributing to recruitment efforts.

Regularly participating in School of Drama productions as a director or in a similar artistic capacity and contributing positively to the training of School of Drama majors.

Maintaining an active research/creative activity profile commensurate with the expectations of an R1 institution. Directing a School of Drama production may count toward creative activity or teaching, pending prior negotiation with the director of the school.

Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.

The Peggy Dow Helmerich School of Drama is a vibrant community of artists and storytellers. Through rigorous and innovative curricular training and production practice, we empower students to explore the full spectrum of theatrical expression and their work as artists; we develop skilled, risk-taking, and compassionate professionals who contribute to the betterment of society; and we champion interdisciplinary collaboration and creative, critical inquiry to prepare graduates for meaningful careers in theatre and beyond.

Housed in an R1 research institution, the School of Drama combines the advantages of a liberal arts education with conservatory-style BFA training in Acting, Costume Design, Dramaturgy, Lighting Design, Scenic Design, Stage Management, and Sound Design, as well as professional MFA training in Directing. More information about our program can be found at drama.ou.edu.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor rank:

• An MFA in Acting/Directing and/or a PhD in Theatre/Performance Studies.
• Experience in the practice and pedagogy of actor training at the university level.
• Evidence of sustained professional practice in theatre, film, television, audio, content creation, and/or related media.

Required Qualification for Associate Professor rank:

• An MFA in Acting/Directing and/or a PhD in Theatre/Performance Studies.
• Six years of experience in the practice and pedagogy of actor training at the university level.
• Evidence of prolific and high caliber professional practice in theatre, film, television, audio, content creation, and/or related media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and research/creative experience in any one of the following: (1) global theatre actor training and performance traditions; (2) Shakespeare and heightened text; (3) ensemble-based, devised dramaturgies; (4) voice; and (5) movement.
• Experience and interest in directing productions at the university and/or professional level.
• Active union membership and professional affiliations.
• Record of publications and scholarship.
• Evidence of administrative leadership relevant to the position.
• Curriculum development experience.