Assistant Professor, Theatre Generalist

Providence College; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College in Rhode Island seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre to begin August 1, 2027. The department invites a Theatre Generalist with a PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, or a related field.

The position features a 3/3 teaching load including Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and related topics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by start date).
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level.
• Record of creative and/or scholarly work or evidence of potential for developing future creative and/or scholarly projects.
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 course load including Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and related topics.
• Participate in departmental mainstage productions, meetings, and activities; engage in student recruitment and academic advisement.
• Engage in inclusive pedagogy and service to the college and discipline.
• Pursue active creative and/or scholarly work.

Skills

Teaching

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or related field

Job description

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academicexcellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctiveDevelopment of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher educationinstitution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committedto providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. ProvidenceCollege believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism isessential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours fromNew York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – NorthCategory” and has been commended by several other rankingpublications.

Overview

The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film at Providence College seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning August 1, 2027. The department seeks a Theatre Generalist with a PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, or a related field. The position includes a 3/3 course load which will include Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and special topics courses within the candidate’s expertise. Other courses may include Oral Communication, Oral Interpretation, Introduction to Acting, Public Speaking, Theatrical Production, or Principles of Playwriting, depending on the candidate's expertise. Other duties include participation in departmental mainstage productions, meetings, and activities; new student recruitment; academic advisement; and advisement on student creative projects. Active engagement in creative and/or scholarly work, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and service to the college and one’s discipline are required. Successful candidates will provide evidence of inclusive pedagogy and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The department offers a BA in theatre and theatre with a concentration in musical theatre, as well as minors in dance andfilm. In addition to the major courses, the department also serves the college by offering courses which fulfill the college’s FineArts core requirement and Oral Communication core proficiency. Foradditional information on the composition of the department, please visit https://theatre.providence.edu/. The Department of Theatre, Dance & Film is committed tofostering an inclusive community that embraces students, faculty,and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achievesuccess.

Salary: $66,000-$76,000

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• An PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or a related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by startdate)
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/universitylevel
• Record of creative and/or scholarly work or evidence of potential for developing future creative and/or scholarly projects
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work

Supplemental Information

Applications for this position are due on November 20, 2026.Application instructions are available at https://careers.providence.edu/. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s),and the names and email addresses of three references who cansubmit a letter of recommendation.

For additional information please contact: Megan Chang, Chair,Department of Theatre, Dance, & Film, Providence College,Providence, [phone] or [e-mail] or AliBoyd, Academic Coordinator, [e-mail].