Assistant Professor of Theatre (Voice/Acting) at InsideHigherEd

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Assistant Professor of Theatre (Voice/Acting)

Theatre

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full-Time

9 mo.

Assistant Professor of Theatre (Voice/Acting)

The Department of Theatre at Coastal Carolina University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), invites applications for full-time employment in the position of Assistant Professor of Theatre (Voice/Acting). This is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment to begin in August of 2026. The department offers a B.F.A degree in Theatre Arts (audition/interview only) with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre, and Design and Production, a B.A. degree in Theatre, and Minors in Dance and Theatre. The program seeks highly qualified and motivated individuals who will play an integral role in the continued advancement of the program.Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. This highly collaborative department maintains an ambitious production season, in addition to new works and staged readings to connect students with working professionals. Department faculty maintain professional careers in their respective disciplines. Senior B.F.A. performance students participate in a New York Showcase for industry professionals, senior B.F.A. design/production students showcase their portfolios at national conferences, and students in our department can study abroad in collaboration with our conservatory partner, Theatre Academy London.We seek a teacher-scholar to join one of the nation’s top undergraduate Theatre programs, serving approximately 140 majors. This faculty member will teach a series of courses in acting voice habilitation, which may include The Speaking Voice, Vocal Production for the Actor, Voice and Speech, Actor’s Voice Lab, and other courses in elevated text work, stage dialects, and acting/performance. The selected candidate may have artistic opportunities to contribute to productions in our performance season on rotation and based on expertise. Additional duties include acting voice coaching of departmental productions, collaboration on continued curricular development, contribution to the department’s yearly season auditions, assisting in recruitment for the B.A. and B.F.A. degree programs, and participation in committee work for the department, college, and university.To be qualified for this position, applicants must have earned a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in Acting or a related field or have a combination of educational training and commensurate professional experience in the theatre/acting industry to meet expected qualifications. Applicants also must have earned certification in an established and recognized stage voice methodology (e.g. Fitzmaurice, Linklater, Hart, Rodenburg). Additionally, applicants must have commensurate professional experience in the theatre, television, and/or film industries (including a strong professional résumé and significant credits as an acting voice coach, performer, and/or director in regional and national theatre companies and/or media markets) and demonstrated experience as a stage voice coach and instructor at the university and/or professional levels. Professional union affiliations (AEA, SAG/AFTRA, AGVA, SDC, or others) are preferred. Ability to also serve as an intimacy director (and/or willingness to be trained to serve in this capacity) for departmental programs is also preferred. We seek applicants who are committed to inclusive pedagogy and mentorship geared toward students from diverse backgrounds and identities with varying levels of ability and experience.A review of applications will begin on October 24th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit their application materials electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/90261 .

A complete set of application materials must include: an online application, a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement (that demonstrates a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and mentorship in academic settings), professional theatre résumé, transcripts, and contact information for 3-5 professional references. References will be contacted at a later stage in the search. Salary is nationally competitive.The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

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08/16/2026

09/10/2025

Yes

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/90261

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production.

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Performs other duties as assigned.