Acting Professor: Teaching, Mentoring & Performance

Utah State University; Kentucky; In loco; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Utah State University's Department of Theatre Arts is seeking a full-time, Assistant Professor of Acting. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of teaching various acting, voice, and movement courses and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and student success.

This position is defined as 50% creative activity or research, 40% teaching, 10% service, with an anticipated start in August 2027 for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Competenze

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Acting or related field.
• At least two years of teaching experience at the university level post graduate school.
• A documented professional body of work as an actor in stage, film, television, voiceover, or digital/emerging media.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching college-level stage combat (armed and unarmed) and integrating physical safety and consent-based practices into actor training.
• Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and participation in audition and admissions processes.

Mansioni

• Teaching load is 3/3 and may include courses in Acting (all levels), Acting for the Camera, Voice, Stage Combat, Movement, Understanding Theatre, Other areas as appropriate to department needs.
• Participate in the annual portfolio review of BFA Acting and Musical Theatre students.
• Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities, including attending recruiting events in and/or out of state.
• Participate in audition and admissions processes.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current in the profession.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching, mentoring, experiential learning, and meaningful educational opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Teaching acting courses

Voice and movement training

Mentoring students

Recruitment and admissions involvement

Formazione

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Acting or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Utah State University's Department of Theatre Arts is seeking a full-time, Assistant Professor of Acting. The ideal candidate will have a strong record of teaching various acting, voice, and movement courses and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and student success.

This position is defined as 50% creative activity or research, 40% teaching, 10% service, with an anticipated start in August 2027 for the 2027-2028 academic year.