Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Gym membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

Villanova University invites applications for a Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Playwriting in the Theatre Department. The position begins in Fall 2027 with a teaching load of 3-2 courses per semester, and may include related areas such as screenwriting, new play development, ensemble-created theatre, and pedagogy.

Candidates should have an active creative/research agenda, a record of professional production, at least three years of university teaching, and a terminal degree.

Qualifications

• Active creative/research agenda with an established record of professional production.
• At least 3 years of university teaching experience.
• Terminal degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate MA and undergraduate courses in the Theatre Department.
• Mentor students on capstone projects and contribute to curriculum development and performance season.

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

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Posting Number: 20260080F

Position Title: Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 146-Theatre

Why work at Villanova

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Department of Theatre at Villanova University is seeking applications for a Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting. Position begins in Fall 2027. The teaching load is 3-2 courses per semester. In addition to playwriting, other areas of expertise may include: dramatic writing in other media (such as screenwriting or gaming), new play development, ensemble-created theatre, Verbatim Theatre, nontraditional playwrighting techniques, Dramaturgy, Pedagogy, Theatre for Social Change, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Black Theatre, Latine Theatre, LGBTQIA+ theatre, African Diaspora, and/or Asian Diaspora.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties And Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the graduate MA program as well as undergraduate courses in the department. The individual is also expected to work closely with students on capstone projects and as a playwriting mentor. A successful candidate will also be expected to engage with Villanova Theatre’s performance season and encouraged to contribute to career advisement and curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications

The Theatre Department seeks a scholar/artist with an active creative/research agenda including an established record of professional production, at least 3 years of university teaching, terminal degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous graduate-level teaching and professional production experience is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

• Applicant review will begin October 23, 2026.
• Please include three references who will be contacted later in the process.
• Work sample/portfolio will also be required at the interview stage. Applicants are encouraged to add this to their application under “Writing Sample/Publications.”
• Applicants will be asked to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments. The mission statement they should respond to is to be found here: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/president/about-university.html

Posting Date

09/29/2026

Salary Posting Information

Competitve.

Job Classification

faculty

References Needed

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3