Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Villanova University’s Department of Theatre invites applications for a Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting. The position begins Fall 2027 and carries a 3‑2 teaching load per semester, with opportunities to explore screenwriting, new play development, and related fields.

The successful candidate will teach in the graduate MA program and undergraduate courses, mentor capstone projects, contribute to season programming, and engage in curriculum development and career advisement within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate MA and undergraduate courses in Theatre.
• Mentor students on capstone projects.
• Engage with Villanova Theatre’s performance season and curriculum development.
• Contribute to career advisement within the department.

Skills

Active creative/research agenda

Mentoring students

Teaching courses

Education

Terminal degree required

Job description

Tenure track Assistant Professor of Playwriting

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.

Posting Details

• 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
• Posting Date: 09/29/2026
• Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
• Salary Posting Information: Competitve.
• Salary Band:
• Job Classification: faculty

Position Summary

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.

References Needed

• Minimum Number of References Needed 3
• Maximum Number of References Needed 3

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Contribution to Mission
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample/Publications
• Statement of Research Interests
• Summary of Teaching Evaluations
• Other Document