Tenure-Track Acting & Performance Pedagogy Scholar

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University’s Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate performance courses and graduate pedagogy seminars, bringing a strong scholarly and creative practice and a deep commitment to inclusive education.

The successful applicant will contribute to curriculum development, mentor diverse students, and participate in service.

Qualifications

• 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 graduate study.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in performance.
• Demonstrated experience teaching graduate-level courses in theatre or performance pedagogy.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in performance and graduate courses in theatre and performance pedagogy.
• Supervise graduate teaching practica and mentor graduate research or capstone work; oversee MFA theses.
• Contribute to the continued development of the MFA in Performance Pedagogy.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship/creative work, and engage in department and university service.
• Foster inclusive and accessible learning environments and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate teaching

Graduate teaching

Performance pedagogy knowledge

Inclusive education commitment

Education

MFA, PhD, or international degree in Performance Pedagogy/Theatre

Job description

Loyola Marymount University’s Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor in Acting and Performance Pedagogy in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate performance courses and graduate pedagogy seminars, bringing a strong scholarly and creative practice and a deep commitment to inclusive education.

The successful applicant will contribute to curriculum development, mentor diverse students, and participate in service.