Asst. Teaching Professor of Theatre & Performance (Acting & Voice) at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

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F0A80W

Asst. Teaching Professor of Theatre & Performance (Acting & Voice)

The Department of Theatre & Performance is committed to preserving, transmitting, and expanding our understanding of Theatre and Dance within the larger context of a liberal arts education. A hallmark of the department's mission is the active integration of scholarly and artistic work in both courses and productions. The disciplinary relationship between Theatre and Dance offers a unique environment in which to explore and study performance and production from a multi-disciplinary and collaborative perspective. Students are offered a course of study designed to develop creative potential, foster inventive thought, and contribute to an appreciation of humankind's artistic, intellectual, and cultural heritage.


The Department is committed, through its productions, to providing cultural resources for university and community audiences, including classical and contemporary works that challenge and integrate commercial theatre and dance. The disciplines of Theatre and Dance, because of their ever-evolving nature, are particularly well‑equipped to prepare students to be highly responsive in rapidly changing environments both within and outside of these disciplines.

The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre & Performance instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion.


We seek an individual with expertise in Acting, Directing, and Voice Training. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.


The Theatre & Performance Acting teaching faculty member is responsible for providing courses in Acting and Voice Training at all levels, including introduction to acting, as well as other courses that support the major and in their areas of expertise. These courses might include Shakespeare, Film Acting, Devising, Intimacy Direction and Consent, Script Analysis, Dialect Training, Voice for the Actor, Trauma-Informed Actor Training, or others. They are also the academic advisor for many undergraduate students. They may also support our active production season in their area(s) of expertise. Duties may also include directing for the department's main season productions. Candidates with professional and/or academic acting and directing experience are encouraged to indicate that in their submission materials.


Faculty will engage in making active contributions to departmental committees, curriculum development, student advising, maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate, and other responsibilities as assigned.

• An MFA from an accredited institution is required at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).


• Applicants should have at least one year of university teaching experience and/or professional credits as a performer and/or director uniquely suited to support performance training.


• Demonstration of effective teaching and mentorship.


• Actor training expertise in Stanislavsky and any of the following: Laban, Lecoq, Uta Hagen, Michael Chekhov, Grotowski, or other established actor training methods.


• Voice training expertise in any of the following: Kristin Linklater, Patsy Rodenberg, Cicely Berry, Lessac Kinesensics, Knight Thompson Speechwork, or other established voice training methods.

• Experience with Intimacy Direction/Choreography.


• Ability to teach courses in another area of performance expertise such as: Shakespeare, Film Acting, Devising, Avant Garde Performance, Physical Theatre, African-American Theatre, Asian-American Theatre, Latinx Theatre, World Theatre, Theatre History, Script Analysis, or others.


• Two or more years of professional teaching experience in Higher Education.


• Theatre Directing experience.


• Evidence of commitment to inclusive teaching.

3KC310 Theatre & Performance

William & Mary

10/23/2024

11/23/2024

12/23/2024

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Faculty

Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes how your scholarly work informs your approach to teaching and mentoring theatre performance. Ability to work collaboratively is important to the department, and reference to collaborative working methods may be included in your cover letter. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Theatre and Performance in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.


For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, November 23, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.


Information on the degree programs in the Department of Theatre & Performance may be found at
https://www.wm.edu/as/theatre-performance/

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none