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Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor - Theatre

Department

Theatre Department JM

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-02-05

Job Description Summary

The Department of Theatre seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-27 academic year to teach acting and related courses, mentor and recruit student actors, supervise creative and research projects, and contribute to departmental and university service within a liberal arts context.

Job Description

The Department of Theatre seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and engaging Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-27 academic year to teach courses in acting and related areas (which might include Principles of Acting, Voice & Movement, Acting for the Musical Stage, Acting for the Camera, Acting for Nonmajors, and/or Experiencing Theatre); recruit and mentor student actors; and provide service to the institution. Faculty in the Department of Theatre supervise and mentor student research and creative projects, contribute to theatre studies and liberal education curricula, participate in recruitment activities, and engage in other services as assigned. The department offers a B.A. in Theatre in the context of a liberal arts university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal degree in acting, directing, theatre, or a closely related field required by date of appointment.

Consideration may be given to candidates holding an M.F.A. in Acting, prior experience teaching acting; demonstrated ability to teach all levels of acting including courses in acting for the camera, movement, voice, and/or musical theatre; professional experience as an actor in theatre, film, or other segments of the entertainment industry; experience directing theatre productions; experience nurturing and developing new work; and developing inclusive and innovative curricula that blend theory and practice.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit cover letter, teaching philosophy, and curriculum vitae.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquires about posting, contact Lewis Magruder, Search Committee Chair, magrudwl@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin 2 weeks from the date of position posting and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

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Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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