be an impressive professional practitioner whose experience speaks directly to the application of theater, especially performance techniques for students who do not specialize in theater.
Essential Functions
This professor will develop and teach two general education honors courses a year expressly to Commonwealth Honors College students, the vast majority of whom are non-majors. General Education courses may include such topics as: theater for social change; acting for the non-actor; gender and identity in performance; improvisation and theater games. The professor will also teach more specialized courses in playwriting, devised theater, acting, theater for social transformation, dance and movement, and/or directing for Theater majors and will direct or otherwise contribute to the Department of Theater’s main stage season. In addition, the successful candidate will advise capstone/honors thesis performance projects, participate in departmental governance and service and maintain high professional activity at the national level.
Minimum Qualifications
M.F.A. in Directing or Acting, or Ph.D. in Theater required at the time of hire.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching acting and professional theater experience required.
Review of applications will begin October 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after October 26, 2026 may not be reviewed.
To review the full job description and apply through the UMASS application portal, go to: https://careers.umass.edu/jobs/asst-professor-u-of-m-theater-amherst-massachusetts-united-states
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws
