Assistant Professor of Instruction, Stage Combat

About the role

The School of Theatre and Dance of Columbia College Chicago seeks applicants for a full-time Teaching-Track Assistant Professor faculty position of Stage Combat beginning August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate level in areas assigned by the School Director.
• Serve as the Fight Coordinator for the Theatre program (Acting, Comedy, and Musical Theatre).
• Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
• Supervise, advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.
• Commit to continuing professional development.
• Provide service to the college, profession and community.
• Actively follow and promote Columbia College Chicago policies.

Requirements

• MFA or other degree in theatre/performing arts.
• Candidates with a post-secondary degree and significant professional experience at the highest level will also be considered.
• Significant professional experience as a fight director or actor combatant.
• Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors.

Qualifications

• Professional experience and college teaching experience are highly desirable.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$62,000.00 - $64,000.00

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift.