Description

The Department of English and the Lewis Center for the Arts are seeking an outstanding tenured senior hire working in the field of drama broadly defined, including: the literature, history, practice, and theory of drama; dramatic criticism and the history of dramatic criticism; drama in relation to aesthetics and to other media; the theory and history of theatre and of theatrical performance. This is a joint position between the Theater and Music Theater Program of the Lewis Center for the Arts…

and the Department of English.

Qualifications

In addition to an outstanding record of research and publication, the candidate will have evidence of dedication to teaching and advising both undergraduates and graduate students, and a willingness to serve as an active member of both English and the Lewis Center. We strongly encourage applications from all racial, cultural/national, and economic backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; names and contact information for three references; links to e-publications or copies of recent scholarly work (e.g., articles or monographs); a statement of teaching philosophy (one page maximum); and two sample syllabi, one at the graduate level and one at the undergraduate level. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive a thorough review; references will be contacted in the final stages of the search. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

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