Theatre Studies: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies beginning August 2027. The position entails teaching courses in dramatic literature, performance studies, theatre history, and introductory theatre, with a full teaching load and active scholarly activity.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and ongoing pedagogical refinement, and will participate in department and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DFA in Theatre or Performance Studies at the time of application.
• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
• Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in dramatic literature, performance studies, theatre history, introductory theatre, and related areas.
• Serve on department and university committees and contribute to shared governance.
• Maintain an active publishing and/or creative scholarly agenda.
• Articulate a pedagogy and engage in ongoing development of teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Pedagogy

Curriculum Development

Mentorship

Education

Ph.D. or DFA in Theatre or Performance Studies

Job description

The University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies beginning August 2027. The position entails teaching courses in dramatic literature, performance studies, theatre history, and introductory theatre, with a full teaching load and active scholarly activity.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and ongoing pedagogical refinement, and will participate in department and