"Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Theatre & Speech / Directing"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Theatre and Speech at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Theatre and Speech. Candidates should be prepared to teach Directing 1, Directing 2, and other courses; direct at least one mainstage production per year; produce the annual One Act Festival and Scarefest event; mentor student directors; act as a liaison between the department and the Leonard Davis Center for the Arts staff; and work with Department Chair to create publicity and PR for Department events.

In addition, faculty members are expected to participate in departmental and college-wide committees and service. The position includes shared responsibility for student advising, peer evaluations, and departmental activities and events.

Located in Harlem, the Department of Theatre and Speech is a vibrant, close-knit community with over 175 majors. We also serve the college undergraduate body as a whole with our General Education classes. The Department of Theatre and Speech annually produces a season of four faculty-directed shows, four student-directed shows, a One-Act Festival and a new play festival. The current CCNY student population hails from 153 countries, and 99 languages besides English are spoken on campus. Approximately 39 percent of our students are Hispanic, 16 percent African American, 22 percent Asian, and 16 percent White.

QUALIFICATIONS

M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theatre or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of teaching experience at the university level or equivalent
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Conversant in historical theatre practices and contemporary professional practices
• Specialty in accessible theatre practices for neuro-diverse students or trauma conscious practices is preferred

Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $76,937 - $94,909

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of experience with and commitment to working with a diverse student population.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on November 21, 2025.

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