Theatre Assistant Teaching Professor

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Iowa State Universitys Department of Music and Theatre seeks a dynamic and experienced Theatre instructor/director for three-year appointment (with opportunity for renewal), beginning 8/16/25. The successful candidate will direct one theatre production per academic year, mentor performing arts majors, and teach theatre/performing arts courses such as introductory and advanced acting, directing, script analysis, voice performance, musical theatre, etc. depending on candidate expertise and department need.

Responsibilities:

• Direct one theatre production (or equivalent) per academic year

• Teach 2-4 theatre/performing arts courses per semester

• Serve as a Faculty Mentor for performing arts majors

• Assist with recruiting prospective students

This part-time term faculty position is 75% full-time equivalent (FTE), with an initial 3-year term ending 5/15/2028.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in theatre or related field

• Experiencing teaching theatre

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching performance courses

• Experience teaching directing

• Experience as a theatre director

• Experience teaching voice or musical theatre

• Experience teaching university theatre

• Demonstrated excellence and achievement as a theatre professional

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Music and Theatre:

• prepares music and theatre students for professional life.

• creates high impact learning experiences for students across the university.

• serves as the cultural life force for the university, Iowa, and beyond.

• provides a welcoming community for all.

The Department of Music and Theatre is committed to liberal arts education. With strong undergraduatemusicandtheatreprograms, students study with full-time faculty professionals in a supportive environment that encourages students to thrive. ISU Theatre presents 5-7 theatre productions per academic year.

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www.theatre.iastate.edu

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Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by June 13, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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