Tenure-line Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU's Theatre Arts Department invites applications for a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy. The candidate will teach undergraduate performance courses and graduate-level pedagogy courses, supervise graduate teaching practica, and guide MFA theses, while maintaining an active scholarship program and contributing to department and university service.

The appointment emphasizes evidence of inclusive, student-centered education and ongoing scholarly or professional

Qualifications

• Must have an ongoing scholarly, creative, and/or professional practice.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered education with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in performance and graduate courses in theatre and performance pedagogy.
• Oversee graduate teaching practica and mentor graduate research or capstone work.
• Supervise MFA theses and contribute to the MFA in Performance Pedagogy.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship/creative work and department service.
• Contribute to LMU Core Curriculum and develop First-Year Seminar or Interdisciplinary Connections courses.

Skills

Student-centered education

Curriculum development

Teaching performance

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MFA/PhD or international degree equivalent in Performance Pedagogy, Acting, Performance Studies, or Theatre

Job description

Who We Are

The Department of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-line position in the area of Acting and Performance Pedagogy, who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society.

LMU is federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university's continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount University, LMU values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholarly work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU's teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and creative work that contributes to the larger body of knowledge while setting an example for the importance of lifelong learning. A teacher-scholar at LMU is dedicated to (1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment, (2) developing a thriving portfolio of research and mentoring students, (3) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels, and (4) working toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all in the profession.

For more information about our current faculty, please visit Join Our Faculty .

Appointment Type and Details

The Theatre Arts Department invites applications to fill a Tenure-Line Position Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy . We seek a scholar with expertise in teaching and research in the disciplines of performance and performance pedagogy.

Applicants must have the following:

• An MFA, PhD, or international degree equivalent, in Performance Pedagogy, Acting, Performance Studies, or Theatre.
• At least three years of university-level teaching experience beyond teaching completed as part of graduate study
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in performance
• Demonstrated experience teaching graduate-level courses in theatre or performance pedagogy
• Demonstrated knowledge of performance pedagogies, theories, and practices
• Evidence of an ongoing scholarly, creative, and/or professional practice
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student-centered education and to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate one or more of the following:

• Experience preparing and mentoring college-level theatre educators
• Experience supervising graduate teaching practica
• Expertise in curriculum development, assessment, and reflective teaching practice
• A record of conference presentations, publications, public scholarship, workshops, or invited talks addressing performance pedagogy
• Knowledge of consent-forward practices and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Experience integrating inclusive, culturally responsive, and socially engaged approaches into theatre education
• Professional experience in acting, directing, actor coaching, or related performance fields
• Membership in organizations such as VASTA, ATHE, SAG-AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association, or comparable professional associations

Position Responsibilities

We seek a scholar/practitioner with expertise in teaching and research/creative work in the discipline of Acting and Performance Pedagogy who will teach undergraduate courses in performance and graduate courses in theatre and performance pedagogy. Teaching assignments may include:

• Introduction to Performance Pedagogy
• Seminar in Teaching Acting
• Practicum: Teaching Beginning Acting
• Advanced Topics in Theatre Pedagogy
• Undergraduate acting and performance courses
• Additional courses aligned with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs

The successful candidate will help prepare graduate students to become reflective, inclusive, and effective teachers of theatre and performance. Responsibilities may include supervising graduate teaching practica, mentoring graduate research or capstone work, overseeing MFA theses, and contributing to the continued development of the MFA in Performance Pedagogy.

Faculty responsibilities include maintaining an active program of scholarship/creative work, teaching and advising undergraduate students, and contributing to department and university service. Currently, Department tenure-track faculty typically teach on a 3:3 course load of 3 units classes; within a 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service model. Faculty in these positions will be encouraged to contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum , for example by developing a First-Year Seminar and/or courses that incorporate Interdisciplinary Connections