"Assistant/Associate Professor Appointment in Theater, Design and Production"

Job Details

POSITION: Full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment in Theater, Design and Production. We seek an outstanding scholar and teacher who will contribute to our mission of academic excellence, innovative teaching and research, and inclusive education.

RANK/SALARY: Assistant or Associate Professor appointment in Theater, Design and Production. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Theater, with emphasis on Theater Design and Production in support of an undergraduate liberal arts program in Theater. Responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, a variety of course offerings such as Stagecraft, Technical Direction, Scenic Design, Drawing/Rendering and Drafting. Applicant is expected to mentor and advise Design and Production students; maintain a visible and active profile of creative research; and engage in appropriate service to the department, school, and the university.

QUALIFICATIONS: With demonstrated interest and commitment to teaching BA students in Design and Production, the successful applicant will provide evidence of a completed MFA degree in Theatre, at least 3 years of successful university teaching experience, and scholarly and/or professional accomplishments.

APPOINTMENT DATE: July 1, 2026

APPLICATION REVIEW: Begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

APPLICATION: Email materials listed below to Professor Fred Duer, Search Committee Chair c/o: Beth Bolton Email: bbolton@temple.edu

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter addressing qualifications. Please include the following information in your cover letter:

• Description of your teaching experience
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of contributions working effectively in an urban environment
• Contact information for 3-5 professional references

Please be sure the file name for your application materials and CV begins with your last name and includes the position name. For example: Smith.Theater.Letter.pdf or Smith.Theater.CV.pdf.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS UNTIL REQUESTED.

Prepare to send the following additional materials if requested at a later date:

• Course syllabi and evaluations of teaching
• Examples of published scholarly work or links to online performances, if applicable
• Official transcript of highest college or university degree

The School of Theater, Film and Media Arts is part of the Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located in close proximity to the City’s historic cultural institutions, including the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Walnut Street Theatre, Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadelphia Theatre Company and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The CPCA is part of a thriving arts community that provides myriad opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, and cultural partners. The Center is located on the University’s main campus in the culturally rich and diverse city of Philadelphia.

As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university’s dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.