Assistant Professor of Theater

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Emory University Department of Theater and Dance

Theater Studies Program

Assistant Professor of Acting (tenure-track)

The Theater Studies program at Emory University seeks an Assistant Professor of Theater, tenure-track, with a specialization in Acting. The position begins August 1, 2027 and carries a 2-2 teaching load.  Successful candidates for the position will demonstrate experience teaching acting courses at the university level alongside a strong record of impactful creative work in performance.

The applicant hired will have expertise teaching Acting for the Camera, Acting Fundamentals, and Advanced Scene Study. We also welcome individuals with experience in Stage Combat, Movement, and Audition Techniques. Additional responsibilities will include advising undergraduate thesis projects, curriculum development, committee service, and mentorship of undergraduate students. Candidates may also direct as part of the production season.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree which may include an MFA in Acting or an MFA in Directing/ PhD in Theater with substantial experience teaching acting at the university level. Review of Applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions to Theater Studies Chair Noe Montez ([email protected]).

All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at https://apply.interfolio.com/192989. Applicants should upload: cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references that can speak to the candidate’s research and teaching record. Additional materials will be solicited at later stages of the search process. Cover letters should detail areas of research expertise, record of teaching, and candidate’s commitment to supporting students.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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