College of Arts and Sciences – Assistant Professor of Acting Tenure Track – Theatre Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

College of Arts and Sciences

• Assistant Professor of Acting
• Tenure Track
• Theatre School/College College of Arts and Sciences
  Title College of Arts and Sciences
• Assistant Professor of Acting
• Tenure Track
• Theatre
  Assignment Category Full-Time
  Rank Assistant Professor
  Tenure Status Tenure Track
  Payroll Status Faculty 9
  Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Theatre seeks a fulltime Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Acting to begin in August 2025.

Teaching responsibilities for the position will focus primarily on beginning through advanced acting styles, as well as directing selected mainstage productions. This position will contribute to the growth of the BA Theatre and BFA Musical Theatre Programs. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in an inclusive pedagogical philosophy and practice, the ability to collaborate as a member of an artistic team, novel approaches to contemporary practice in theatre, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Student recruiting, student advising, and participation in various departmental, college, and university committees and activities are all expected. Continuing professional activities and/or continued research in the discipline is also expected. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the Department of Theatre at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is dedicated to developing the next generation of theatre artists by regularly producing world premiere productions, partnering with regional theatre companies, and hiring faculty and staff who are expected to continue working in the professional industry. The Department of Theatre offers students intensive studies in Design/Technology (BA Pre-Professional Concentration), Performance (BA Pre-Professional Concentration), General Theatre Studies (BA), and Musical Theatre (BFA). The department has shown continued success in training students from across the country to be innovative thinkers and artists in the contemporary theatre market. The department consists of 14 fulltime faculty members and 4 fulltime professional production specialists. The department’s production season includes two musicals, three plays, studio productions, and four touring companies that perform throughout the year. Productions are built in professionally run studios and shops and perform in two state-of-the-art performance venues.

Qualifications:

A terminal degree in Acting, professional acting experience, and a background in teaching at the university level are required. A minimum of three years teaching in higher education is preferred. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted online through the PeopleAdmin system: Applications should include (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy which summarizes pedagogical approaches in the classroom, and (4) contact information for three references. Questions may be directed to Valerie Accetta, Search Committee Chair, at vaccettauab.edu. Required Qualifications Terminal degree in Acting, professional acting experience, and a background in teaching at the university level are required. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of three years teaching in higher education is preferred.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2511P
Open Date 10/25/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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