Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and at St Martin S University

Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and DirectingFull-Time Regular FacultySalary: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligibleClosing date: Open Until FilledJob Type: Tenure-TrackThe Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Martins University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theater specializing in Acting and addition to two or three annual campus productionsthe person in the position will teach classes in Acting Directing Stagecraft Theater History and addition to teaching in the major the candidate will teach non-majors in the universitys CORE curriculum program. CORE classes include Introduction to Theater and Acting I. The person in this position will also assist with marketing recruitment and enrollment of students.Key Responsibilities:Teach acting and related performance courses including:Acting for Non-Majors / Introduction to ActingIntroduction to TheatreBusiness of Acting / Professional PreparationDirect departmental productions as part of the annual seasonMentor students in performance and professional developmentWe seek a dynamic teacher-performer-scholar with a passion for our small Catholic liberal arts setting an energy for program building and versatile scholarship. We seek someone who will exhibit passion for sharing theatrical expertise with students as the theater department looks to the future. The position has a full-time teaching load of 24 semester credit hours per academic year to begin fall (August) 2026. Requirements:M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theater with a specialization in acting or similar disciplineSignificant directing and stagecraft experiencePassion for teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.Ability to teach a range of undergraduate Theater and Core courses.Willingness to support the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university.Valid documentation permitting work in the US from the start date of the appointment.Preferred experience:Professional and/or academic directing experience in the following areas:ActingDirectingActing PedagogyStagecraftApplication Instructions:Please submit the following materials through our application portal: Letter of interest Current CV and Professional Bio Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) Statement of teaching philosophy Three letters of recommendationReview of applications will begin on January 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries please contact Darrell Born Professor and Chair Fine Arts Department at Subject to final budget approval.Ranked by Niche in 2020 as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State Saint Martins University is extremely proud of its student diversity. The university treasures persons of all abilities ages ethnicities genders nationalities orientations races and religions and proudly celebrates that 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students are students of color. The Saint Martins community knows that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. Therefore members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply to join and contribute to this wonderful community.Saint Martins University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. We encourage applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.Established in 1895 Saint Martins University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martins Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery whose members pray work and live together on the University campus. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all regardless of an individuals faith religion or spirituality. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1