Associate Professor of Acting

About the role

The Department of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego Theatre and Dance Department Website invites theatre artists to apply for a tenured faculty position within the Ladder Rank Series. The academic appointment for this position will be for an Associate Professor of Acting, effective July 1, 2027 and instruction beginning September 2027 (Fall Quarter).

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of five graduate and undergraduate courses, ranging from small seminars in the candidate's area(s) of expertise to larger courses that serve both the BA and MFA communities and fulfill the relevant Colleges’ General Education requirements.
• Lead a rigorous two year graduate acting progression while also teaching undergraduate courses within the Department of Theatre and Dance.
• Contribute to the creative vision of our department by directing productions during the academic year.
• Mentor MFA students, as well as select undergraduate students, in acting and directing.
• Participate in all aspects of the department, including recruitment, casting, curriculum development, and ongoing development of the acting program.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): MFA or 3 – 5 years of equivalent professional experience and/or relevant training.
• 5 or more years of teaching experience in Academic or Studio environments.
• 5 years or more of evidence of teaching effectiveness and mentorship in higher education or studio environments.
• A body of work consisting of teaching, acting and/or directing professional experience, spanning a decade or more.