Assistant Professor, Theatre Generalist

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

Job summary

Providence College in Providence, RI, seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning August 1, 2027. A Theatre Generalist with a PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, or a related field is welcomed to apply and teach a 3/3 load with diverse courses.

The role includes teaching Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and related topics, plus departmental service and student mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level.
• Record of creative and/or scholarly work or potential development of future projects.
• Commitment to teaching, advising, and service as integral faculty duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 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; recruit new students; academic advisement; advise student projects.
• Engage in creative and/or scholarly work with a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and DEI.

Education

PhD in Theatre or related field

ABD considered if degree completed by start date

Job description

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 and film. In addition to the major courses, the department also serves the college by offering courses which fulfill the college’s Fine Arts core requirement and Oral Communication core proficiency. For additional information on the composition of the department, please visit https://theatre.providence.edu/. The Department of Theatre, Dance & Film is committed to fostering an inclusive community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Salary: $66,000-$76,000

Required Qualifications

• An PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or a 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

Applications for this position are due on November 20, 2026.

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