Assistant Professor of Acting & Creative Practice

Utah State University; Logan (UT); In loco; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Utah State University’s Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Acting. The position is defined as 50% creative activity or research, 40% teaching, and 10% service, with an anticipated start in August 2027.

The candidate will teach acting, voice, and movement courses and mentor students. Required qualifications include MFA or PhD in Acting or related field, at least two years of university teaching post‑graduate, and a professional acting body of

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

• Teach courses in acting, voice, movement, and related subjects.
• 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

University teaching

Stage combat teaching

Audition processes

Student mentoring

Formazione

MFA or PhD in Acting or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Utah State University’s Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Acting. The position is defined as 50% creative activity or research, 40% teaching, and 10% service, with an anticipated start in August 2027.

The candidate will teach acting, voice, and movement courses and mentor students. Required qualifications include MFA or PhD in Acting or related field, at least two years of university teaching post‑graduate, and a professional acting body of