Theater Faculty - Clinical Associate Professor - School of Theatre and Music

About the role

The School of Theatre and Music (STM) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time Clinical Associate Professor in Theatre (Directing/Acting/Writing) beginning August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students
• Maintaining a vibrant professional creative or scholarly research agenda
• Providing ongoing service to the department, university, college, and profession
• Other duties as assigned to sustain and grow a program for 21st-century theatre artists from diverse backgrounds

Requirements

• An earned terminal degree (MFA, PhD), or an equivalent record of professional accomplishments
• A nationally recognized profile as an actor and/or director, or evidence of potential for one in the theatrical field
• Professional and teaching experience interpreting a wide range of classic and contemporary texts
• At least five years of professional experience
• Strong record of teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students with various backgrounds in the classroom, and the field

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree (MFA, PhD), or an equivalent record of professional accomplishments
• A nationally recognized profile as an actor and/or director
• Professional and teaching experience interpreting a wide range of classic and contemporary texts
• At least five years of professional experience

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.