"Assistant Professor of Theatre: Acting & Voice/Speech"

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SMU #51714     Assistant Professor of Theatre: Acting & Voice/Speech

Southern Methodist University: Meadows School of the Arts

Description Assistant Professor of Theatre: Acting & Voice/Speech (Position# 51714) The Division of Theatre in the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre: Acting & Voice/Speech. We seek an artist-educator with a strong foundation in acting pedagogy, professional performance experience, and demonstrated skill in voice/speech. The successful candidate will teach across BFA and MFA conservatory-style programs, contribute to the launch of the new Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre, direct productions, mentor students, engage in divisional/university service, and maintain an active professional profile. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Start Date 1 August 2026

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• MFA in Acting or related field
• Excellence in acting instruction and voice/speech teaching at the college or conservatory level
• Professional acting, directing, or coaching experience
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or extensive training in a recognized voice methodology (e.g., Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Linklater, Miller)
• Experience teaching speech/dialects for the actor
• Ability to contribute to acting/voice training in Musical Theatre concentration

Application Instructions Submit materials electronically via Interfolio at: https://apply.interfolio.com/170786

• Materials include:
• Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabus or course outline (if available)
• Names and contact information of 3-5 references

Application Deadline For full consideration, materials must be received by December 30, 2025.

Position open until filled. Hiring contingent on satisfactory background check.

SMU's Division of Theatre is a longstanding leader in actor training with a faculty of working professionals and a partnership with the Dallas Theater Center. Founded in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. The Meadows School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in advertising, art, art history, arts management and arts entrepreneurship, creative computation, music, theatre, dance, film and media arts, public affairs & corporate communication, journalism and fashion journalism. The goal of the Meadows School of the Arts, as a comprehensive educational institution, is to prepare students to meet the demands of professional careers.

The Meadows School is a leader in developing innovative outreach and community engagement programs, challenging its students to make a difference locally and globally by developing vital connections between art, entrepreneurship and change. The Meadows School of the Arts is also a convener for the arts in North Texas, serving as a catalyst for new collaborations and providing critical industry research.

SMU, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is dedicated to academic excellence. SMU is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center and home to over eight million people, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression