Acting for the Camera: Tenure-Track Professor

PageUp People Limited; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting with a focus on Acting for the Camera. The successful candidate will teach both studio and on-camera acting courses and advise students pursuing theatre majors.

The position requires an MFA in Acting or related field, university-level teaching experience in stage and camera acting, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive pedagogy.

Qualifications

• MFA in Acting or related field from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalent).
• Experience teaching in-person stage acting at university level or equivalent training programs.
• Experience teaching in-person camera acting at university level or equivalent training programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in acting for stage and camera, including curricula TH 345, TH 448, TH 108A, TH 208A and TH 111 as needed.
• Maintain weekly office hours and participate in department and college meetings.
• Engage in assessment of student learning and contribute to equity and inclusion in teaching.
• Support department service activities and participate in tenure and promotion processes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Camera acting experience

Stage and film/TV acting

Education

M.F.A. in Acting or related field

Job description

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting with a focus on Acting for the Camera. The successful candidate will teach both studio and on-camera acting courses and advise students pursuing theatre majors.

The position requires an MFA in Acting or related field, university-level teaching experience in stage and camera acting, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusive pedagogy.