Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre & Performance (Theatre Histories & Directing)

Full Time • $63,000-$67,000 (based on authorized rank, experience, and qualifications)

William & Mary - Williamsburg, VA
https://www.wm.edu

Description

The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a three-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2026.

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 per the Teaching Faculty Framework.

We seek an individual with expertise in theatre histories and directing, particularly in non-Eurocentric forms, practices and epistemologies. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective educator and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

·       A terminal degree in the field (MFA/ PhD) at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026).

·       Previous directing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Ability to offer innovative courses in Theatre and Performance Studies.

·       Previous teaching experience and mentoring undergraduates.

 Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

·       Curriculum vitae

·       Cover letter

·       A statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach

·       Appropriate evidence of teaching effectiveness (may include course evaluations, student statements, awards, peer evaluations, syllabi), and evidence of experience in directing theatre productions (may include reviews/ participant testimonials/ digital materials)

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Theatre & Performance Studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. 

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage 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, 10 October 2025. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. 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/

Additional Job Description:

William & Mary offers our full-time 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).

This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

To apply for this job

Apply online at https://go.wm.edu/jZDN9N