"Assistant Professor of Theater"

Job Details

The Wabash College Theater Department invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2026. An MFA or DFA is required, as is previous college-level teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in acting or directing. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level but will consider candidates of any rank.

Responsibilities will include teaching Acting or Directing, with opportunities to develop additional courses in areas of specialization (possibilities include: arts administration, film studies, musical theater, and/or playwriting/devising); collaborating with colleagues to coordinate the annual Studio One-Acts; directing productions as part of the department’s mainstage season; supporting and mentoring the Scarlet Masque, Wabash’s student theater organization; and contributing to the department’s rotation in Introduction to Theater and all-college courses. Teaching load is 3-3, with one of the six courses consisting of directing an annual mainstage production.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, research, and creative work in the broad intellectual community of an undergraduate, residential liberal arts setting. Wabash College offers competitive salaries and benefits, with substantial support for professional travel, research, and creative work, as well as continued professional development orientations and workshops for all faculty. In the pre-tenure years, this position’s appointment is as a Byron K. Trippet professor, which provides additional support for teaching, research, and creative work. Information about the department can be obtained from https://www.wabash.edu/academics/theater.

About Wabash College

Founded in 1832, Wabash College is a private, independent, residential four-year liberal arts college with a mission to “educate men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely.” The College invests significant resources to ensure students can participate in off-campus and international immersion learning experiences. Wabash has opportunities and close connections to the local community and has recently been awarded multiple grants to support community engagement and collaboration, with supported opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Our 92-acre wooded campus is in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Crawfordsville is a growing and vibrant community with easy access to outdoor recreation and is a 50-minute drive west of Indianapolis.

Amid a strategic transformation to advance the success of first-generation students and students from low-income families, Wabash College is committed to attracting and effectively supporting faculty and staff with a demonstrated commitment to supporting student success. Approximately 25% of our students are federal Pell Grant recipients, one-third of our students are first-generation college students, and about 20% of our students identify as domestic students of color. Candidates will ideally demonstrate experience with, and interest in, working with these students. Wabash offers a broad range of academic and cultural programs open to all members of the Wabash community with the goal of providing a rich educational environment. Wabash is a top-50 Liberal Arts College according to U.S. News, and a member of Colleges That Change Lives. Many students, staff, and faculty find the close-knit community of the residential college one of the most rewarding aspects of joining the Wabash College community.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.wabash.edu/employment and select the “Apply Now” button. The application dossier should consist of:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Professional portfolio/website
• Names and email addresses for three persons who will submit confidential letters or recommendation electronically

Inquiries about the position may be sent to Prof. Heidi Winters Vogel, Theater Department Chair, at vogelh@wabash.edu. Application questions may be sent to Ms. Julia Phipps, Academic Administrative Coordinator, at phippsj@wabash.edu. For full consideration, please apply by December 12, 2025.

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe. Wabash is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds.