Assistant / Associate Professor in Acting - Theater
University of Illinois

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ACTING

Department of Theater

College of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Theatre at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is pleased to invite applications for a full time, Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Acting beginning August 2025.

We eagerly seek a forward-looking Assistant/Associate Professor in Acting committed to equitable and inclusive education and acting training for BFA and MFA Acting students to join our community of educators and professional theatre makers. The ideal candidate demonstrates an existing record or potential for a robust body of creative work/research in Acting and/or Directing. Additionally, the candidate shares a passion for mentoring a diverse student community. A successful candidate has a strong record of innovation in both performance and/or directing and in teaching, especially with an eye toward creating just, equitable, sustainable communities, with a sub-specialization in one or more of these areas: Queer Theatre, Physical Theatre, Black Acting Methods, Eastern/Asian-based Theatre, Stanislavski-based training, and Latine Acting Training.

Duties include a teaching load of two classes/semester in Acting as well as ongoing development of creative research and/or professional practice, service, and (as appropriate) coaching or directing in support of the departmental curriculum and mission. This position is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-system faculty appointment. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Minimum Qualifications

• An MFA, PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Theatre or related field
• Teaching experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of Actors' Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), or Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
• Experience Directing in professional or university setting
• 2+ years teaching acting in a studio or higher education
• Evidence of potential to establish a program or research and/or creative activity commensurate with expectations for tenure and promotion at a Research I university. At UIUC, this program of activity may also include effort in line with the Public Engagement Research Option (PERO) https://provost.illinois.edu/policies/provosts-communications/communication-9-promotion-and-tenure/pero-guide/

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic faculty position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as August 16, 2025. The salary range of employees currently holding equivalent position is $71,000 - $76,000 for Assistant professors and $84,000 - $86,000 for Associate professors. Final salary offered will be determined by an assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

For full consideration, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following by 6:00pm CST on Friday, October 25, 2024:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
T hree references with contact information

All required information must be submitted to jobs.illinois.edu for your application to be considered.

For further information regarding application procedures, contact Aaron Muñoz, search committee chair, Department of Theatre, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, munoza@illinois.edu . or Samantha Willits-Rosten, HR Manager at swill9@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application system or job board, please contact 217-333-2137.

Helpful Links:

• Illinois Theatre - https://theatre.illinois.edu/

• Krannert Center for Performing Arts - https://krannertcenter.com/

• Illinois Theatre News - https://theatre.illinois.edu/about/news/

The Department of Theatre at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign includes 24 full time faculty members, 12 Krannert Center Design and Technical faculty members, 3 academic staff, 7 campus affiliated faculty members, 130 undergraduates and more than 60 graduate students. The department offers BFA and MFA programs in acting; theatre studies; and design, technology and management. There are also MA and PhD programs in theatre studies. The department and its production programs are housed in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, a state of the art, multi-venue facility that operates collaboratively within an artistic structure comprised of theatre, dance, music, opera, and professional touring performances. Theatre faculty members work closely with Krannert Center staff and the faculties of the Department of Dance and the School of Music's Lyric Theatre Program.

Illinois Theatre faculty and students also work within a rich campus environment for research and community-partnered learning, supported by an array of top-tier centers, institutes, and academic departments. As the flagship campus within the state university system, Illinois is a Research I university, and one of the first institutions to receive the Carnegie Foundation's Classification for Community Engagement. The Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, located between Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, is among Illinois' fastest growing communities, and boasts a strong network of community justice and arts organizations.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1027082
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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