Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

Free event tickets

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weber State University seeks a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Theatre, specializing in Acting and Directing, in the Theatre Program of the School of Performing Arts. The candidate will teach undergraduate courses, direct 1–2 main-stage productions per year, mentor students in performance and directing, and support recruitment and season planning.

The program emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and scholarly/creative activity, with a start date of July 1, 2027 and fall classes beginning

Qualifications

• MFA degree completed by July 1, 2027.
• Evidence of university level teaching experience.
• Professional acting, directing, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Acting and Directing at all levels and general education theatre courses.
• Direct 1–2 main-stage productions per year and mentor students in performance and directing.
• Assist in recruitment, advise on production seasons, and participate in committees.

Skills

University-level teaching

Acting/Directing experience

Collaboration and communication

Education

Master of Fine Arts (Acting/Directing/Theatre)

Job description

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing

Requisition Number: F00549P

Weber State University seeks applicants for the tenure-trackposition of Assistant Professor of Theatre,specializing in Acting and Directing, for the Theatre Program inthe School of Performing Arts. We seek a candidate who demonstratesa strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of alarge student body in the context of a dual-mission publicuniversity.

The Theatre Program at Weber State University is committed tobuilding a creative and dynamic educational space that celebratesindividual differences while cultivating a culture of acceptanceand respect. We are dedicated to furthering community within ourprogram and the university as a whole. Current program-widepractices include: theatrical intimacy training; interdisciplinarycollaboration; and teaching/implementing sustainability practicesin classes, shops, and production work. We look forward toexpanding these efforts and are excited to welcome new people,ideas, and experiences into our spaces.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities include teaching courses in Acting and Directingat all levels, general education courses in theatre, and othercourses based on special skills or interests. The candidate willdirect 1–2 main-stage productions per year and mentor students inperformance and directing projects. Additional responsibilitiesinclude:

• Contributing to the advancement and growth of the Theatreprogram.
• Assisting in student recruitment.
• Advising in the selection of the production season.
• Serving on department, college, or university committees.
• Maintaining scholarly/creative activity.

The position involves a 12-credit-hour workload per semester(including teaching, mentoring, and directing). The successfulcandidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduateeducation, collaboration, and mentorship, and will support a widerange of students. The start date is July 1, 2027,and classes begin in late August.

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting, Directing, Theatre, or arelated field (degree must be completed by July 1, 2027).
• Evidence of university level teaching experience.
• Professional experience in acting, directing, or relatedareas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Significant professional directing experience.
• Experience teaching advanced acting and directing courses.
• Expertise in an additional subject area related to acting &directing.
• Experience working with a wide variety of traditional andnon-traditional student populations.

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical,dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, awellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuitionbenefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, andpaid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 09/18/2026

Close Date: 10/18/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplishhere at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comeswith a generous benefits package.

The Theatre Program has approximately 150 majors withconcentrations in acting/directing, musical theatre,design/tech/management, theatre teaching, and theatre studies. Weprovide student leadership opportunities, high-impact learningexperiences, and space for new voices and new work. Ourstate-of-the-art facilities house three production venues. Studentsfrequently present and perform at the Kennedy Center AmericanCollege Theatre Festival and have been recognized at both theregional and national levels.

Weber State University is a comprehensive institution with anenrollment of over 32,000 students. Founded in 1889, the Universityis located in Ogden, Utah, 30 miles north of Salt Lake City on thewestern slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers a widevariety of cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreationexperiences. WSU has embarked on a strategic plan to become anemerging Hispanic Serving Institution by 2025. Interest inparticipating in these efforts is highly desirable. Additionalinformation about Weber State University is availableat www.weber.edu.

Criminal background check required as a condition ofemployment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchangingideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed orimportant instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. ,Ability to receive detailed information with or withoutassistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exertingup to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of forcefrequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to moveobjects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greaterthan that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception andfield of vision: Required to perform activities such aspreparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using acomputer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in thisposition: None. The worker is not substantially exposed toadverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office oradministrative work).