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An Acting Professor is a temporary or interim faculty member at a university, typically filling in for a professor on leave or covering an unfilled position. They have similar responsibilities to regular professors, including teaching, research, and service, but their appointment is usually not permanent. Acting Professors may be on track for a tenure-track position or serve in a temporary capacity depending on the institution's needs.

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To thrive as an Acting Professor, you need deep expertise in acting, performance techniques, and theater history, typically backed by an advanced degree in theater arts or a related field. Familiarity with stage and rehearsal equipment, online learning platforms, and academic curriculum development tools is also important. Strong communication, mentorship, and adaptability skills help foster student growth and collaborative learning environments. These abilities ensure that Acting Professors can effectively educate, inspire, and prepare students for success in performing arts careers.

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As an Acting Professor, your daily responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures or studio classes, guiding students through acting exercises, providing constructive feedback during rehearsals, and advising students on academic or artistic progress. You may also participate in department meetings, help organize or direct student productions, and contribute to curriculum development. Collaboration with other faculty members and involvement in community or university theater events are common. This role offers a dynamic mix of teaching, mentoring, and creative engagement that supports both student development and personal artistic growth.
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Infographic showing various Acting Professor job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.
Part Time Professor, Acting

Part Time Professor, Acting

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA • On-site

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Posted 23 days ago

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Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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485th of 528 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Part Time Professor, Acting

Apply now Job no: 501850
Work type: Faculty Part Time
Location: Savannah
Categories: Performing Arts

SCAD seeks a qualified professor with expertise in vocal performance to join its faculty. This person should be passionate about preparing the next generation of performers for success across stage, screen, and emerging media.

Join SCAD's globally recognized School of Film and Acting and contribute to a program that combines rigorous training with industry level experience, preparing students to thrive in competitive creative industries.

As a SCAD professor, you will be required to meet expectations of planning and preparing for teaching, as well as maintaining an active and engaged classroom environment. You will be responsible for syllabus design, submission, and approval; holding office hours and midterm grade reviews; providing extra-help sessions, extended-learning opportunities, and field trips; and conducting course and program-level assessments. A professor provides feedback to students to aid in their academic growth. SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning.

The position entails modeling professionalism, fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements, recording attendance, following academic policies and regulations, and supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts. Other responsibilities include attending on-ground and virtual events such as faculty meetings and admission events, curriculum assessment and development, institutional effectiveness and accreditation support, and any other events, exhibitions, or publicity assignments. Additional duties may be assigned.

A professor teaches courses, as determined by contact hours, and in accordance with their credentials, university needs, and a signed employment agreement. The university, in its sole discretion, may assign the professor to a teaching or non-teaching position as stipulated in the employment agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA in Vocal Performance or Vocal Pedagogy or a closely related discipline

Academic and professional credentials to teach

Two years of work experience in a related profession or post-secondary teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialization in vocal performance

Required application documents:

Current resume and/or CV

Cover letter

Portfolio or its equivalent

Unofficial academic transcripts

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are required.

Work Hours:As noted in the employment agreement.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, a cover letter, and a resume or CV are required. 

Advertised: 06 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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