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Assistant Professor of Theatre

Chicago State University  ·  Theatre  ·  Chicago, IL
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackTheatre

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Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Assistant Professor of Theatre Bookmark this Hiring-Authorization Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Posting Number F260059P Open Date 06/08/2026 Close Date 06/30/2026 Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Title Assistant Professor of Theatre Salary $60,000 Annual Benefits This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and

other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm Is Tenured/ Tenure Track Yes Full-time/ Part-time Full-time Job Description Summary The Communications, Media Arts & Theatre Department is seeking candidates for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Theatre. Responsibilities include

teaching undergraduate theatre and speech courses, including dual-enrollment offerings; directing productions for CSU Theatre; and maintaining an active research agenda while participating in department, college, and university service in accordance with the Departmental Application of Criteria. More information about Teaching, Research, and Service requirements can be found below: Teaching Faculty members are

expected to teach 18 to 24 credits per year; develop syllabi and teaching materials related to the courses taught; and collaborate with other faculty in the department on the development of new courses and/or degree programs. In addition, faculty advise students, participate in professional development activities, and engage in assessment activities. Research Faculty members are expected to engage in research and/or

creative activity germane to an academic discipline, which results in submissions to peer-reviewed publications; receipt of externally awarded grants; presentations at academic and professional conferences; or engagement in creative pursuits within the creative, performing, or theatre arts. Service Faculty members are expected to serve on committees, programs, and/or special task forces at the department, college,

university, professional, and community levels and to assume leadership roles over time as they increase in rank. These activities are not separately compensated and are related to the employee’s assigned responsibilities and to the university. Required Education A PhD or MFA in Theatre, Performance Studies, or a closely related field from an accredited university at the time of application is required. Must also

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