Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice)

WM001 William & Mary; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation resources

Educational assistance

Wellness benefits

Job summary

William & Mary in Virginia seeks an Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice) for a tenure-track appointment beginning August 10, 2027. The role emphasizes research, teaching, and service, with expectations of a vibrant program in innovative reinterpretations of traditional practices and leadership within the department.

Teaching includes two courses per semester across performance practice and directing, with possible involvement in musical/dance theatre genres and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MFA required by August 10, 2027.
• 18 graduate credit hours completed in the teaching discipline.
• Experience researching performance practice and directing with focus on innovative reinterpretations.
• Evidence of ability to establish and/or maintain a vibrant research program (practice and/or publications).
• Experience teaching performance practice and directing and other lecture/seminar courses.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Research, teaching, and service to the University.
• Establish and maintain a vibrant research program inspiring undergraduates.
• Teach two courses per semester in performance practice and directing.
• Direct departmental productions and related course work.
• Contribute to teaching of musical/dance theatre or other performance technique classes.

Job description

Job Requisition: JR102087

Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice) (Open)

Job Posting Title: Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice)

Department: CC00088 WM001 | CAS | Theatre & Performance

Job Family: Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)

Worker Sub-Type: Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location: Phi Beta Kappa Hall

Primary Job Posting Location: Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary

The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenured position at the Associate Professor level in performance practice and directing. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in innovative reinterpretations of traditional practices. Preferred research areas include nonwestern or global majority theatre and performance (Asian, African, Black, Latine, Indigenous), and/or LGBTQ and feminist theatre. Candidate must have academic leadership experience. Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body. Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in performance practice and directing (including directing departmental productions) and other lecture and seminar-style courses related to their specific research area. Candidates who can contribute to musical/dance theatre genres, acting, stage combat or other performance technique classes will be given high consideration.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or MFA at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2027).
• Applicants must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline in which they will teach.
• Experience with research in performance practice and directing with a focus on innovative reinterpretations of traditional practices.
• Evidence of the ability to establish and/or maintain a vibrant research program, which may include their own practice and/or scholarly publications.
• Experience teaching courses in performance practice and directing and other lecture and seminar-style courses.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar/practitioner.
• Preferred research areas include nonwestern or global majority theatre and performance (Asian, African, Black, Latine, Indigenous), and/or LGBTQ and feminist theatre.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching musical/dance theatre genres, acting, stage combat or other performance technique classes.

Conditions of Employment

This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Benefits

• Benefits William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule.
• Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area.
• All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more.

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Job Profile

• JP0517 - Associate Professor (Less than 12 months)
• TE - Exempt - Salary - S99
• Compensation Grade: S99
• Recruiting Start Date: 2026-09-15
• Position Restrictions: Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited
• EEO is the Law.

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Probationary Period Notice

Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.

Remote Work Disclaimer

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.