Position Details : Randolph-Macon College invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant
Professor of Theatre Design in the Department of Arts to begin
September 1, 2027.
Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience – enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni – and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.
The growing Theatre Program at Randolph-Macon College—recently relocated to newly constructed, state-of-the-art facilities—emphasizes a balance between history, literature, theory, and creating for the stage. Prospective faculty will have the opportunity to realize a visionary restructuring of the program. Students participate directly in collaborative theatre-making practices, with numerous opportunities for hands-on experiential learning in an environment that nurtures creativity. Students also understand how their learning and skills can apply to a wide variety of professions and industries. The program is also strengthened by its proximity to the vibrant theatre communities in Richmond, Washington, D.C., and the mid-Atlantic region.
Major/Essential Functions: Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Theatre Program’s curriculum to majors and non-majors, designing theatre productions, and contributions to general education. Theatre faculty are expected to engage actively in recruiting prospective students to the program and the College.
Minimum Qualifications:
Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, fosters intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience – enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni – and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.
The growing Theatre Program at Randolph-Macon College—recently relocated to newly constructed, state-of-the-art facilities—emphasizes a balance between history, literature, theory, and creating for the stage. Prospective faculty will have the opportunity to realize a visionary restructuring of the program. Students participate directly in collaborative theatre-making practices, with numerous opportunities for hands-on experiential learning in an environment that nurtures creativity. Students also understand how their learning and skills can apply to a wide variety of professions and industries. The program is also strengthened by its proximity to the vibrant theatre communities in Richmond, Washington, D.C., and the mid-Atlantic region.
Major/Essential Functions: Randolph-Macon College faculty teach, advise, conduct research and engage in scholarship, and serve the college and department. Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in the Theatre Program’s curriculum to majors and non-majors, designing theatre productions, and contributions to general education. Theatre faculty are expected to engage actively in recruiting prospective students to the program and the College.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Theatre Design, Theatre Technology or other technical or design related concentration to be completed at time of appointment, September 1, 2027.