Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Theatre Arts

Full Time • $75,000 min

Furman University - Greenville, SC, USA
https://www.furman.edu/TheatreArts

Description

JOB SUMMARY

In keeping with Furman University’s commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, the Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will support the core curriculum of the Theatre Arts and Theatre Studies majors, particularly in theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, and criticism. We welcome applicants whose scholarship and creative work engage theatre history, performance studies, new play development, or related fields, including those whose work intersects with global theatre, theatre for social change, anti-racist theatre, gender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or disability studies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will teach five undergraduate courses per academic year. In addition to offering upper-level courses in theatre history and related areas, the candidate should be prepared to teach introductory theatre courses, contribute to the First-Year Writing Seminar program, and teach undergraduate Education Studies courses. The successful candidate will also contribute to the First- and Second-Year Pathways Advising Program and support the department’s engaged learning initiatives, including research-as-practice within the Main Stage production season. Teaching credit may be granted for significant production responsibilities.

Tenure-track faculty at Furman are expected to maintain an active agenda of scholarly and/or creative work appropriate to rank, contribute meaningfully to departmental and university service, and participate in initiatives associated with The Furman Advantage, including undergraduate research, advising, mentoring, and study away opportunities.

A Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Theatre, Performance Studies, or a closely related field is required by August 1, 2026.

Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education.

We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.

Applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF with the file name LastName_FirstName in the order listed: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for three references. Additional application materials will be requested at later stages of the search for candidates who advance. The statement of teaching philosophy should describe your inclusive teaching and mentoring efforts, broadly conceived, and how your teaching and mentoring may contribute to a liberal arts and sciences community that aims, among other things, to “honor inquiry, promote diversity, [and] strive for equity” (FUture Focused). You may also discuss any relevant professional development, service contributions, or other experiences that have refined your skills or demonstrate your efforts in these areas. Review of applications will begin March 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Professor Maegan McNerney Azar, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts, at maegan.azar@furman.edu.

To apply for this job

Apply online at https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Assistant--Associate--or-Full-Professor-of-Theatre-Arts_R003128