"Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting"

Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College
Dept/School: Theatre - 32122
Vacancy Number: 16F-728
Position Number: 6795
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for a full-time, tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting to begin August 2026.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative undergraduate teaching and production environment, bringing expertise in acting and performance with an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and creative practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach acting and related performance courses, including:
  • Acting for Non-Majors / Introduction to Acting
  • Introduction to Theatre
  • On-Camera Acting / Media Creation
  • Business of Acting / Professional Preparation
• Direct departmental productions as part of the annual season
• Mentor students in performance and professional development
• Contribute to recruitment and departmental service
• Maintain an active record of creative and/or scholarly work

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in Theatre, Acting, or Performance at the time of application
• Professional acting experience
• Evidence of creative and/or scholarly work
• Demonstrated experience in student mentorship, recruitment, or retention

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Preferred Areas of Specialization

• Acting
• On-Camera Acting / Media Performance
• Business of Acting / Professional Preparation
• Directing
• Acting Pedagogy
• Performance in Interdisciplinary Contexts

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of university-level teaching experience
• Professional and/or academic directing experience
• Experience working with diverse student populations
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and creative practice

Special Notes to Applicants:
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on January 6, 2026, the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37869 and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of 3 Professional References
• Demo Reel - Optional, 2 minute max please

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications.
The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.
Applications without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

For questions about the position or the online application process, please contact Christy Grantham at granthamc@uncw.edu.

Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 11/05/2025
Job Close Date: 1/6/2026