DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: College of Arts & Science
POSITION : Associate Professor of Theatre
Appointment: Faculty
SALARY RANGE: $81,678
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,
commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
AVAILABLE: August 2027
POSTING DATE: September 17, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026
TO APPLY: When applying, please upload the following materials;
• letter of application
• C.V.
• two-page statement of teaching philosophy that includes a description of their approach to teaching students with diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Artistic Statement, Statement of Purpose, and/or portfolio
In addition, applicants will send three letters of recommendation e-mailed to the Chair of the search committee, Gregory Ramos ([contact details available in the full listing])
Definition of Classification:
The University of Redlands invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor who will serve as Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance. Position starts August 2027. Seeking a theatre generalist with expertise in directing and costume design. Additional areas of interest include Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre History, Chicano/Latine Theatre, Community based Theatre, Social Justice, Diversity in U.S. Theatre, and Devised Theatre. Responsibilities will include teaching the equivalent of three courses per semester, directing and designing productions and teaching courses that can be cross listed with Race and Ethnic Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and/or Studio Art.
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a BA in Theatre and Theatre Business as well as minors in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Dance. Production and collegiality are central to the department’s approach to theatre education. As part of the School of Performing Arts the department works closely with the Conservatory of Music and produces 4-5 productions a year from large scale operas and musicals to smaller student driven projects. Performance spaces include a 334-seat proscenium stage, a 125-capacity black box theatre, and an intimate 50 seat space. As department chair, this position will be responsible for academic and administrative oversight, season planning in consultation with the Director of Production, marketing for productions, outreach to the community, and recruitment. The successful candidate will maintain a professional profile and participate in service to the university and the field. Candidate must hold an MFA or PhD with a demonstrated ability to serve as Department Chair. Deadline to apply: November 1, 2026.
The University of Redlands is an independent, regional, comprehensive university with strong roots in liberal arts education. We are a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 40% of our student body composed of first-generation students and believe that bringing together faculty, students, and staff from diverse cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds creates a richer learning environment. Furthermore, the University of Redlands is committed to providing students with transformative experiential learning opportunities through its Core Four initiative: undergraduate research, community service learning, internships, and study away. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting student participation in high-impact practices and integrating experiential learning into their teaching, mentoring, and advising.
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Experience/Training/Education:
- The successful candidate will maintain a professional profile
and participate in service to the university and the field.