Teaching Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy. The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load with a focus on theatre history, particularly beyond the Euro-American tradition. This role also offers opportunities to collaborate with renowned theater companies and mentor students. Strong candidates will hold an MFA in Dramaturgy or a related field and have significant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching experience at the university or college level.
• Demonstrated expertise in dramaturgy and related practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 load of six courses annually.
• Bring historical and critical perspectives into the classroom.
• Collaborate with PlayMakers Repertory Company and/or Kenan Theatre Company.

Skills

Dramaturgy expertise

Communication skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dramaturgy or related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Dramatic Art at UNC‑Chapel Hill invites applications for a full‑time Teaching Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy (non‑tenure track, fixed‑term). The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load (six courses annually), with primary responsibility for the theatre history sequence required for the major. This includes Theatre History (DRAM 220 which covers theatre beyond the Euro‑American tradition) and two additional theatre history courses. As a dramaturg, the faculty member will bring historical and critical perspectives into the classroom, helping students connect theatrical traditions and contexts to contemporary practice and production. In addition to teaching, the candidate may have the opportunity to work with PlayMakers Repertory Company and/or the Kenan Theatre Company.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3/3 load of six courses annually, including Theatre History (DRAM 220) and two additional theatre history courses.
• Bring historical and critical perspectives into the classroom, helping students connect theatrical traditions and contexts to contemporary practice and production.
• Collaborate with PlayMakers Repertory Company and/or Kenan Theatre Company as opportunities arise.
• Mentor and support graduate students and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dramaturgy, Theatre, or a related discipline.
• Have at least three years of teaching experience at the university, college, or professional level.
• Demonstrate expertise in dramaturgy and related practices, along with strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Professional dramaturgy experience with LORT / AEA or other professional theatres, new play development, or experience in directing and producing.
• Experience teaching Asian, African, Latin American, Latine theatre and performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.