Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Redlands invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor who will serve as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance. Start August 2027. The successful candidate will be a theatre generalist with expertise in directing and costume design, with interests in Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre History, and Diversity in U.S.

Theatre. Responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester, directing and designing productions, and cross-listing courses with

Qualifications

• Tenure-track candidate with MFA or PhD and leadership potential.
• Ability to serve as Department Chair and coordinate teaching, productions, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of three courses per semester.
• Direct and design productions and collaborate on cross-listed courses.
• Provide leadership and administrative oversight as department chair.

Skills

Directing

Costume design

Acting

Dance

Theatre history

Diversity in theatre

Education

MFA or PhD

Job description

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION

College of Arts &Science

POSITION

Associate Professor of Theatre

Appointment

Faculty

SALARY RANGE

$79,000-$81,678

HIRING RANGE

Anticipated hiring range is near or at theminimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, andtraining.

AVAILABLE

August 2027

POSTING DATE

September 17, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 1, 2026

Definition of Classification

The University of Redlands invites applications for a tenure-trackAssociate Professor who will serve as Chair of the Department ofTheatre and Dance. Position starts August 2027. Seeking a theatregeneralist with expertise in directing and costume design.Additional areas of interest include Acting, Dance, MusicalTheatre, Theatre History, Chicano/Latine Theatre, Community basedTheatre, Social Justice, Diversity in U.S. Theatre, and DevisedTheatre. Responsibilities will include teaching the equivalent ofthree courses per semester, directing and designing productions andteaching courses that can be cross listed with Race and EthnicStudies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and/or Studio Art.

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a BA in Theatre andTheatre Business as well as minors in Theatre, Musical Theatre, andDance. Production and collegiality are central to the department’sapproach to theatre education. As part of the School of PerformingArts the department works closely with the Conservatory of Musicand produces 4-5 productions a year from large scale operas andmusicals to smaller student driven projects. Performance spacesinclude a 334-seat proscenium stage, a 125-capacity black box theatre, and an intimate 50 seat space. As department chair, thisposition will be responsible for academic and administrativeoversight, season planning in consultation with the Director ofProduction, marketing for productions, outreach to the community,and recruitment. The successful candidate will maintain aprofessional profile and participate in service to the universityand the field. Candidate must hold an MFA or PhD with ademonstrated ability to serve as Department Chair. Deadline toapply: November 1, 2026.

Experience/Training/Education

• The successful candidate will maintain a professional profileand participate in service to the university and the field.
• Candidate must hold an MFA or PhD with a demonstrated abilityto serve as Department Chair.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate withexperience and qualifications.

Working Conditions

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in anoffice environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstationor in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assurehealth and comfort. This position requires flexibility to workevening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, asrequired.

Physical Demands

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances ona regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetingsand conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronickeyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climbstairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly anddistinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see toread fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voicesover telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objectsweighing up to 20 pounds.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employment is contingent upon successfulcompletion of a criminal background check. Offers are conditionaland may be rescinded if disqualifying information is found or ifinformation was withheld or falsified. Current employees may beaffected if the check is not satisfactorily completed.

DRIVER’S LICENSE

Certain positions require a validdriver’s license and enrollment in the DMV Government Employer PullNotice Program to verify license status and driving record.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TOAPPLY.

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