Visiting Professor of Acting

Ohio University's School of Theater seeks a visiting faculty member in Acting to join us as we prepare to move into the dynamic Patton Center for Arts Education, a new building designed with a focus on the next generation of multi-discipline artists. With alumni working in arts industries worldwide, the School of Theater has built its reputation on the development of individual artistic capacity. We strive to encourage our students to realize their own unique potential and vision. This faculty member would contribute to the delivery of the overall curriculum of the Production Design and Technology Area, and provide artistic and educational leadership for the MFA and BFA programs. With a balanced focus on both the theoretical/aesthetic phenomena of design and the practical applications of realized productions, the School of Theater values process-based methodologies that prepare students to be theater innovators for the 21st century.

The School of Theater is comprised of 26 faculty and staff who support over 200 undergraduates and 30 graduate students in BFA, BA, and MFA programs. We produce a full season of shows each academic year and are proud to host Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's professional theater, as well as Vibrancy Theater.

This is a nine-month appointment beginning on August 16, 2026. This position may be renewable up to three years.

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate courses in acting, including introductory classes, two levels of Meisner Technique, acting for filmmakers, and acting for camera
• Contribute to curriculum development that reflects current professional standards and evolving industry practices
• Support cross-disciplinary learning with students in acting, playwriting, stage management, design, and technology

Program and Institutional Service:

• Participate in recruitment, admissions, and audition processes for BFA applicants
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students on academic progress and career pathways
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and production leadership on season planning and scheduling
• Contribute to service at the School, College, and University levels

This position may require days, nights, and weekends, including, but not limited to, technical and dress rehearsals. Hours required as dictated by academic and production schedules.

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA or MFA terminal degree in Theater Arts, or closely related field by the start date of appointment or may request approval for consideration using the equivalent or tested experience outlined inOhio University policy 18.001.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, high degree of interpretive, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience in a BFA conservatory-style training program
• Substantive experience in the teaching of theater performance
• Substantive experience in the teaching of Meisner Technique and acting for the camera
• Experience mentoring students in production-based learning environments
• Demonstrative ability to reimagine and decolonize typical