Assistant Professor Faculty Fellow in Theatre Studies

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fellow will teach one introductory, writing-intensive theatre studies course and three advanced undergraduate courses each year, and will serve on committees. Application deadline: November 20, 2026. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Department of Drama at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts invites applications for an Assistant Professor Faculty Fellow to begin in September 2027. This is a one-year teaching and postdoctoral position with a course load of four courses

Qualifications

• PhD completed no earlier than 2022 and in hand by appointment.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence across undergraduate courses.
• Interest in digital theatre, emerging technologies, AI, or technology–performance interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per year (1 introductory, writing‑intensive course and 3 advanced undergraduate courses).
• Serve on department committees.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Digital theatre

AI in performance

Education

Ph.D. in Theatre/Performance Studies or related field

Ph.D. by 2022 or later

Job description

The Department of Drama at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts invites applications for an Assistant Professor Faculty Fellow, to begin in September 2027. This is a one-year teaching and postdoctoral position with a course load of four courses per year. Renewal is possible for two subsequent years.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching who completed the Ph.D. no earlier than 2022 and have it in hand at the time of appointment. We welcome candidates working across a range of areas in theatre and performance studies, and we are particularly interested in scholars whose research and teaching engage digital theatre and performance, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, or the relationship between technology and performance.

The Department of Drama combines rigorous professional training with an expansive theatre studies curriculum that includes theatre history, dramatic literature, and performance theory. The curriculum also includes Honors Seminars, and minors in Applied Theatre and Dramaturgy.

Responsibilities:

The Fellow will teach one introductory, writing-intensive theatre studies course and three advanced undergraduate courses each year, and will serve on committees.

Application deadline:

November 20, 2026

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.