"Assistant Teaching Professor (Tenure Track) - Department of Theatre"

The Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria invites applications from scholars for two Tenure Track positions at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, to commence July 1, 2026.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $142,000. The candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Qualified candidates should have a terminal degree in acting or directing (e.g., MFA) or equivalent professional experience and recognition as a performing artist in a theatrical setting. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience teaching within a post-secondary environment a range of acting styles and approaches for the theatre and will have demonstrated ability to direct theatre productions for the stage.

Required experience and skills in teaching acting, including track record addressing equity, diversity and inclusion in the classroom or curriculum. For example:

• documented success in teaching and mentoring at a postsecondary level in the area of acting for the stage
• awareness of pedagogical innovations within curriculum design for actor/performer training
• ability to teach a breadth of established and innovative acting styles and approaches
• demonstrated experience incorporating EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility) values in performer training (including committed inclusion of decolonial, accessible, and anti-racist approaches)
• ability to demonstrate a track record of respectful and effective engagement, teaching and mentoring of students for diverse genders, cultures, and backgrounds

Required expertise in one of these areas:

• voice and speech training
• movement (i.e. choreography, viewpoints, physical theatre)

Required skills in directing:

• experience directing professionally and/or in post-secondary contexts
• ability to direct performances on mid-size proscenium and thrust stages
• strong history of respectful collaboration and collegiality within a high-pressure environment of creative production activity (including working with production staff, designers, and student artists)
• model and foster inclusive and respectful rehearsal environments in directing pedagogy and practice
• ability to contribute to the Department’s efforts to diversify mainstage programming, in alignment with the University’s Equity Action Plan, Indigenous Plan and Strategic Framework

Required skills in scholarly activity:

• record of success and experience in professional creative practice (acting and/or directing)
• record of documenting, sharing, and/or critically reflecting on creative practice across one or more of: publications, monographs, academic and/or professional conferences/panels, workshops, community-based initiatives
• demonstrated commitment to remaining up-to-date and current on innovations in the field of acting and/or directing

Required experience and skills in service, professionalism and collegiality, including track record addressing equity, diversity and inclusion. For example:

• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic unit, organization, or professional setting through service and leadership
• interest and ability to engage in university governance, including service on university, faculty and departmental committees

In addition to the criteria above, the following experiences are considered assets: intimacy training, stage combat; acting for film and new media; openness to and/or experience in leading both studio and large enrollment classes; and ability to lead and innovate acting and performance curriculum.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s): Indigenous peoples, Black people, and racialized people or people of colour. Candidates from these groups, who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter.

To be considered, please send the below application package materials to theatre@uvic.ca by April 1st, 2026. For letterhead, please use:

Dr. Yasmine Kandil, Chair;
Department of Theatre;
University of Victoria;
PO Box 1700 STN CSC;
Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2

Application Package:

• Cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements (2-pages maximum)
• Resume or Curriculum vitae.
• Evidence of Teaching:
  • Statement of teaching philosophy (one-page maximum);
  • Listing and description of previous courses taught (this can include courses in postsecondary contexts, masterclasses, workshops); 2-pages maximum;
  • Sample course syllabi (3-5 syllabi);
• Evidence of Scholarly Activity
  • Statement of creative activities and research interests (one-page maximum)
• Evidence of Service:
  • Summary of service and contribution to the field (including contributions to post-secondary institutions, community or professional organizations, evidence of support for grassroots initiatives that advance EDIA values (one page maximum)