"Associate or Full Professor of Acting - JPF04163"

Associate or Full Professor of Acting

Job #JPF04163

THEATRE & DANCE / Arts and Humanities / UC San Diego

Position Overview

Position Title: Associate or Full Professor in Acting

Salary Range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $96,500-$131,100. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position here: UC Salary Scales. Please refer to the 10/1/2024 salary scale for Faculty-Ladder Ranks-Professor Series. The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $96,500-$131,100. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay (i.e., a salary higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: UCSD Salary Information.

Application Window

Open Date: December 12, 2024

Most Recent Review Date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final Date: Friday, Dec 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego (theatre.ucsd.edu) invites theatre artists to apply for a tenured faculty position within the Ladder Rank Series. The academic appointment for this position will be for an Associate or Full Professor of Acting, effective July 1, 2025, with instruction beginning September 2025 (Fall Quarter).

We are seeking a candidate who can lead a rigorous two-year graduate acting progression while also teaching undergraduate courses within the Department of Theatre and Dance. The primary focus of this position will be on a practice-based approach to foundational acting techniques, with a secondary emphasis on Shakespeare and/or heightened text. In addition to teaching, the candidate will contribute to the creative vision of the department by directing productions during the academic year.

As the field of acting continues to evolve, we are seeking a dynamic leader to guide the acting area through its next phase of growth and innovation. Professorial appointments and advancement at UC San Diego require a sustained record of high-quality and impactful creative work. Responsibilities include active participation in all aspects of the department, including recruitment, casting, curriculum development, and a commitment to the ongoing development of the acting program.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach a combination of five graduate and undergraduate courses per year.

Engage in a practice-based approach to acting techniques.

Direct departmental productions during the academic year.

Mentor MFA students and select undergraduate students.

Serve on committees and contribute to the department’s mission.

Participate in curriculum development and recruitment efforts.

Alongside its ranking as a premier acting program at a Research 1 institution, the Department of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego has a continued partnership with the acclaimed, Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse, collaborating on productions annually.

The department believes that theatre and dance are transformational art forms that have the power to change individuals and society. To amplify this mission, the department seeks to diversify its faculty in order to build a culturally diverse creative community.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required at Time of Application)

Applicants must possess an MFA or 3 – 5 years of equivalent professional experience and/or relevant training.

Equivalent professional experience may include acting, directing, new play development, and artistic direction in venues such as:

Resident and regional theatres

Studio spaces

Cinema

National theatres

Cultural and community-centered venues

Commercial theatres (including Broadway and Off-Broadway)

A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in academic or studio environments.

A demonstrated record of teaching effectiveness and mentorship for at least 5 years, including student support letters, positive teaching evaluations, peer reviews, and awards/honors.

A body of work spanning a decade or more in teaching, acting, and/or directing professional experience.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

Personal Statement

Statement of Research/Professional Work

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

3 required (contact information only)Please provide the contact information for three references who can speak to your academic and/or studio teaching experience.

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04163

Help contact: m1craig@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer advancing academic excellence across the board. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy, local, state, and federal laws.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job Location: San Diego, CA