Tenure-Track Directing Professor — Teaching & Mentorship

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Directing. The appointment begins Fall 2027, with teaching, scholarship, and service as core responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate directing courses, mentor students, direct department productions annually, and contribute to the shaping of the directing curriculum across BA, BFA, and MFA programs.

Qualifications

• MFA or PhD in Theatre, Performance, or Directing; ABDs welcome.
• Engaged artistic practice in directing.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate directing courses.
• Direct department productions annually as part of teaching load.
• Contribute to curriculum development and department service.

Skills

Directing

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

MFA or PhD in Theatre/Performance/Directing

Job description

California State University Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Directing. The appointment begins Fall 2027, with teaching, scholarship, and service as core responsibilities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate directing courses, mentor students, direct department productions annually, and contribute to the shaping of the directing curriculum across BA, BFA, and MFA programs.