"Teaching Assistant Professor - School of Theatre and Dance"

Description

This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position. The primary assignment is teaching classes in theatre history/literature/criticism, including non-Western theatre, text analysis, theatre research, criticism, as well as directing. The teaching of writing across the curriculum is integral to this position. Additional duties may include serving as production dramaturg, helping facilitate production needs, including in the Lab Theatre Program, and/or directing a School mainstage production. Faculty should maintain an active profile on and off campus and contribute to the intellectual life of students and faculty community in the School of Theatre & Dance. Active contributions to curriculum development, especially within the theatre studies and BA program; participation on committees, recruitment, and faculty governance is expected of all faculty members.

Date of Appointment: August 14, 2026 (classes begin August 18, 2026)

Qualifications

The successful candidate shall hold a doctorate in Theatre History/Literature/Criticism or another closely allied field of Theatre Studies. Three or more years' teaching experience at the college/university level required in the fields of theatre history, literature, criticism, and graduate research. Preferred qualifications include experience directing theses at the graduate level and teaching in other areas of interest, such as dramaturgy, fight choreography, etc. The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary communication skills, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to the intellectual and cultural life of the University.

Deadline

Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Application

For a complete application, interested candidates should submit the following:

• Letter of application
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Names of three (3) references who may be contacted (including names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and relationship to the applicant).

Additional materials may be requested at a later date.

Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities

THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE & DANCE

theatre.wvu.edu: The School of Theatre & Dance is a NAST-accredited and URTA member training program with an enrollment of approximately 200 undergraduate and graduate students. The School offers MFA degrees in acting, design & technology, and technical direction; BFA degrees in acting, musical theatre, and design & technology; a BA degree in dance and a BA in theatre studies, and minors in theatre, dance, and technical production.

As part of its mission, the School educates students in the traditions and practices of the art of theatre and dance by challenging them to engage in the many processes used and valued by collaborative artists. The School employs 17 full-time and 3 part-time faculty and 3 professional staff to annually produce a vibrant season of theatre and dance productions in four theatres supported by well-equipped production facilities. The School is dedicated to providing an exceptional classroom and studio education supported by hands-on production experiences.