Asst Professor U of M/Theater 509894 Amherst, Massachusetts, United States Academic Year (9 Months) College of Humanities & Fine Arts Commonwealth Honors College Full Time MSP On Site Faculty Opening on: Oct 1 2026 Title: Asst Professor U of M/Theater Executive Area: Academic Affairs College/School/MBU: Humanities & Fine Arts Department: Theater Work Location: Amherst Schedule: Full Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Job
Summary The Department of Theater and the Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invite applications for a joint faculty position in Theater. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 1, 2027. Applications are encouraged from those who specialize in theater for social change and performance tools for non-actors, with
a preference for a specialist in Black theater aesthetics. The successful candidate will be an impressive professional practitioner whose experience speaks directly to the application of theater, especially performance techniques for students who do not specialize in theater. Essential Functions This professor will develop and teach two general education honors courses a year expressly to Commonwealth Honors College
students, the vast majority of whom are non-majors. General Education courses may include such topics as: theater for social change; acting for the non-actor; gender and identity in performance; improvisation and theater games. The professor will also teach more specialized courses in playwriting, devised theater, acting, theater for social transformation, dance and movement, and/or directing for Theater majors and
will direct or otherwise contribute to the Department of Theater’s main stage season.In addition, the successful candidate will advise capstone/honors thesis performance projects, participate in departmental governance and service and maintain high professional activity at the national level. Minimum Qualifications M.F.A. in Directing or Acting, or Ph.D. in Theater required at the time of hire.Demonstrated excellence
in teaching acting and professional theater experience required. Additional Details About the Department of TheaterThe Department of Theater, housed in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA), offers a major, a minor, a Multicultural Theater Certificate, and a graduate program that allows for specialization in one of five areas. Our productions are a laboratory for our students, and we welcome campus community
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