Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre

Aurora University seeks talented faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. As a private institution, Aurora University expects faculty to be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrollment initiatives, and other activities related to the college experience. To facilitate this highly interactive faculty/student relationship, the typical teaching load is three 4 credit-hour courses per semester. Student advising is supported by professional staff. Undergraduate faculty share in the delivery of the general education program, most often by teaching within the university's interdisciplinary core. Evidence of successful teaching, or a strong potential for successful teaching, is required for all positions. Experience teaching at a smaller, private institution is highly preferred.

Review of applications will begin May 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Position Purpose: The Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre supports learning by teaching theatre courses and mentoring students in technical skills related to staging dramatic productions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach undergraduate courses in stagecraft and design for the stage in addition to other Theatre courses based on the area of interest and specialization.
• Serve as technical director for the three-show season at Aurora University.
• Direct or design as part of the AU season, depending on interest, experience, and specialization.
• Share in the delivery of the general education program, most often by teaching within the university's interdisciplinary core.
• Participate in curricular development, program assessment, student advising, internship, and student group supervision.
• Participate in activities of the university including recruiting, mentoring, and other services.

Education: MA in Theatre; an MFA in Theatre is preferred.

Experience: Evidence of successful teaching or a strong potential for successful teaching. Experience with technical direction is required.

Skills: Those skills associated with teaching and technical direction.

Physical Requirements: Those physical requirements associated with teaching and technical direction.

All benefit-eligible faculty positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted). Electronic applications welcomed.

If you were referred by a current employee of Aurora University please include the name of the employee in your submission.

Please submit application materials as follows:

Hardcopy submissions:
Faculty Search, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506

Electronic submissions:
facultysearch@aurora.edu

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.