Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Fine and Performing Arts - Theatre

About the role

The Department of Fine & Performing Arts at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Theatre, starting in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for lighting and/or scenic design for up to four productions per year.
• Teach a 2-2 undergraduate course load based on experience and departmental needs, including lighting design and upper-level courses.
• Engage in community engagement, service learning, and teaching theatre.
• Foster student learning, development, and decision-making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs.

Requirements

• M.F.A. in Theatre or closely related degree such as Scenic Design, Lighting Design, or Lighting Technology required.
• Two to four years of professional experience in scenic construction, structural engineering for the stage, and rigging.
• Advanced skills in theatrical drafting software (Vectorworks or AutoCAD).
• Prior experience teaching or demonstrated ability to instruct and safely manage undergraduate students in a technical environment.
• Proven ability to manage multi-venue calendars, student labor pools, and complex materials budgets.
• Excellent college level teaching ability.

Qualifications

• Interest in community engagement, service learning, and teaching theatre.
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in this posting.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in this posting.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit the following through Interfolio:

• A letter of intent or cover letter
• A current curriculum vitae
• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy

If called for an interview, candidates will need to provide:

• Examples of recent work (designs, renderings, etc.)
• A one-page statement describing the candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability

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