Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Devised Performance and Theatre Creation

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian university is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Devised Performance and Theatre Creation. This role involves directing productions, teaching diverse theatre courses, and engaging students in creative projects. Applicants should hold a terminal degree and have a strong record in teaching and creative practice. The university promotes an inclusive environment and welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Significant creative-critical output at the professional/peer-reviewed level.
• Substantial record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Active artistic practice with a sustainable, robust research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in large-scale and small-scale devised projects.
• Direct mainstage productions and intimate studio shows.
• Teach across the curriculum in various theatre-related areas.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Promote collaborative and inclusive practices within the department.

Skills

Expertise in theatre/performance-creation

Dynamic and engaged record of theatrical practice

Collaboration and engagement with diverse communities

Education

Terminal degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Devised Performance and Theatre Creation

The Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in Directing and Devising for the new BFA in Devised Performance and Theatre Creation and BA in Drama and Theatre Studies. The position requires a candidate who can design and facilitate large and small devised projects, direct departmental productions, teach acting, and potentially lead courses in other specialized areas of theatre performance and production.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit the following documents electronically via the online Human Resources portal at http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers/opportunities.html.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy (max 1000 words)
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, letters or testimonials)
• Sample Syllabus(es)
• Research/Creative Activities Agenda (Statement of Creative and/or Scholarly Practice)
• Samples of Creative Work (PDF with links or file sharing service)
• Reference Contact Information (email and phone number for three referees)
• Unofficial Transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions attended

The University will request reference letters from referees of shortlisted applicants. All documents should be uploaded under the headings indicated in each item.

Position Details

Posting Summary: Competition Number 20250671A/S – Position Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure‑Track) Devised Performance and Theatre Creation – Faculty/Department: Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance – Unit: Media, Art, and Performance‑Theatre – Employee Group: URFA Collective Agreement – Category: Academic.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will facilitate large and small devised projects, direct departmental productions, teach acting, and may teach in other specialized areas of theatre performance and production. The position requires a terminal degree (PhD preferred), significant creative output, a robust research agenda, and a record of successful teaching at the post‑secondary level.

Responsibilities:

• Engage students in large‑scale and small‑scale devised projects
• Direct mainstage productions, intimate black‑box studio shows, site‑specific and off‑site projects
• Teach across the curriculum in areas such as physical theatre, improvisation, musical theatre, digital‑multimedia composition, site‑specific theatre, dramaturgy, and new play creation/playwriting
• Supervise graduate students
• Promote collaborative, inclusive, and anti‑racist practices in the department

Desired qualifications:

• Expertise in theatre/performance‑creation, devising and directing
• Dynamic and engaged record of theatrical and creative practice
• Terminal degree (PhD preferred)
• Significant creative‑critical output at professional/peer‑reviewed level
• Substantial record of successful teaching at the post‑secondary level
• Active artistic practice with a sustainable, robust research agenda
• Flexibility, collaboration, and engagement with local communities and diverse student body

Job Open Date: 11/25/2025 – Job Close Date: 01/02/2026 – Open Until Filled. Contact information: Please use the subject line “Tenure‑Track Devised Performance Posting” and address your e‑mail to [e-mail].

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

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