"Assistant Professor in Acting/Directing"

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Assistant Professor in Acting/Directing

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate B.F.A. and B.A. courses in Acting and Directing as well as courses that support the entire department, depending on the candidate’s teaching qualifications and abilities. Salary range $50,063-$57,000. Preference may be given to candidates with additional professional experience and teaching expertise. Candidate will help coordinate the BFA annual showcase in NYC. Areas of expertise may include Business of Acting, Acting for Media, Directing, Scene Study, Acting Styles, Dialects, or other aspects of theatre that would prepare students to become influential theatrical practitioners and entrepreneurs. The successful candidate will direct productions within the department’s mainstage season and occasional opera productions within the School of Music’s production season.

The Department of Theatre and Dance is home to faculty and staff members dedicated to providing undergraduate performers, designers, technicians, directors, educators, and creators with engaging and meaningful experiences. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with current faculty, seek to make Fredonia’s programs more active, focused, and career-oriented in all areas of theatre.

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions; Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid; A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Teach courses in the department's acting and directing sequence (BFA and BA), and other performance courses as applicable and qualified;
• Coordinate the yearly BFA performance showcase in NYC;
• Participate in the department's governing process by attending department meetings and serving on committees as assigned;
• Mentor students on performance projects and recitals outside of class time;
• Participate in student assessment through semester juries, recitals and other projects;
• Provide academic advisement to students;
• Participate in recruitment and auditioning student applicants to the department;
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
• Participate in committees and provide service to the university and the profession;
• Encourage a positive work environment and the achievement of high standards;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MFA or PhD in a Theatre or Theatre-related discipline from an accredited institution by August 2026;
• University Teaching Experience;
• Directing Experience at the University Level and/or Professional Level;
• Acting Experience at the University and/or Professional level;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of both the campus and department’s mission.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Business of Acting / Acting for Media experience at the university and/or professional level;
• Professional acting and/or directing credits with union affiliation;
• Professional experience and teaching expertise which may include Business of Acting, Acting for Media, Acting Styles, Dialects, Movement, Musical Theatre, or other specializations.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by November 1st, 2025 will be given full consideration.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV (Links to websites or teaching and/or directing clips are not required but recommended)
• Names and contact information for three professional references

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