Assistant Professor of Practice in Live & Screened Performance (Career-Track)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in Live and Screened Performance to teach acting foundations and direct live performances. This full-time, career-track position emphasizes practical experience and community engagement, offering comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reduction

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years teaching at university level required.
• Demonstrated ability to attract and retain students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches acting foundations and directs plays regularly.
• Participates in service and outreach to the community.

Skills

Teaching

Directing

Recruitment

Education

MFA in Theatre

Job description

Assistant Professor of Practice in Live & Screened Performance (Career-Track) Posting Number req22756 Department Sch Theatre Film & Television Department Website Link https://tftv.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film and Television (TFTV) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Live and Screened Performance (LSCP) (full-time, Career-Track). This position is dedicated to the teaching of acting foundations in our Live and Screened Performance (LSCP) program. Additionally, this position includes directing live performances, so that students may develop the practical experience with the theories taught in class. The successful candidate will participate in service to the school, university, and greater community.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaches acting foundations in naturalism and modern/contemporary realism and other courses according to qualifications, interest, and/or need of the school, as assigned.
• Provides a basic vocabulary and foundational techniques for creating a character.
• Directs plays on a regular cycle in order to facilitate the application of acting techniques taught in TFTV courses.
• Maintains an active profile as a performing artist and teacher.
• Participates in service and outreach to the School, College, University, community, and profession.
• Leads and collaborates effectively with colleagues on events including community outreach and engagement, recruiting, hosting of festivals, and auditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Advanced (KSAs)

• Demonstrated ability to attract, recruit and retain students.
• Knowledge of contemporary dramaturgies.

Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Theatre with a focus on Acting or Directing or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching at the university level, or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and record of creative work and outreach that thoughtfully and conscientiously engages the local community, and/or state and national professional organizations.
• Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate students who represent a wide range of demographics.
• A national profile through research, performance or directing.
• Previous experience as a director.
• Extensive experience in modern/contemporary realism (Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Uta Hagen, etc).

Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/18/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Daniela Tascarella
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[phone] Open Date 5/9/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit these required materials electronically with your application:

1. A letter of interest identifying how your experiences, expertise, vision and teaching philosophy meet the qualifications for the position, and how they are relevant to the mission and values of the University of Arizona (1-2 pages)
2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Minimum of 3 references with contact information.

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