Theatre Program Director – Tenure‑Track Professor

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership for the Theatre program, directing the program and contributing to its growth and visibility.

Requirements include a degree in Theatre (doctoral preferred), college-level teaching experience, and a strong record of collaboration and recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Degree in appropriate discipline area; prior experience teaching in higher education setting.
• College-level teaching experience required.
• A doctoral degree in Theatre or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Theatre program and coordinate its curriculum and productions.
• Advise and mentor Theatre majors and minors; support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with Theatre faculty in planning and executing the annual production season.
• Teach courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature and related areas.
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for productions and program needs.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Curriculum planning

Student advising & mentoring

Academic leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in Theatre or closely related field

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership for the Theatre program, directing the program and contributing to its growth and visibility.

Requirements include a degree in Theatre (doctoral preferred), college-level teaching experience, and a strong record of collaboration and recruitment efforts.