Lecturer of Theatre/Acting - Department of Performing Arts

Lecturer of Theatre/Acting - Department of Performing Arts
Clemson University: College of Arts and Humanities: Performing Arts

Location: Brooks Center Performing Arts
Open Date: Feb 25, 2025

Description
The Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University seeks an outstanding lecturer of Theatre/Acting to begin August 2025. This is a 9-month faculty position that will hold the academic rank of regular full-time Lecturer. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in the Theatre emphasis area, as well as direct one mainstage production during each academic year.

The hired lecturer will teach Theatre Appreciation and Acting 1 for Non-Majors. Candidates with additional experience teaching Shakespeare, stage combat, musical theatre teaching/directing, and/or theatre for young audiences are especially encouraged to apply for this lecturer position. This position will operate under a 3/3 teaching load (3 courses one semester; 2 courses and 1 directing assignment in the next semester).

About Clemson Performing Arts:

The Performing Arts degree at Clemson University is a nationally distinctive degree that integrates the technology, performance, production, theory, and history of the performing arts into a unified program of study that prepares students for careers in many aspects of the arts including theatre, music and audio technology. The Department of Performing Arts occupies the Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The Brooks Center is an 87,000 square foot educational/performance building that includes classrooms, rehearsal halls, offices, and supporting spaces.


Qualifications
• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Fine Arts

• Teaching experience at the secondary or college level is preferred

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Conversant in theatre history and contemporary professional practices

• Specialty area(s) preferred (ie: Shakespeare, stage combat, musical theatre teaching/directing, theatre for young audiences)

• Recent professional acting and/or directing experience

• Desire to stay current and relevant in area of practice

• A commitment to and interest in diverse student recruitment


Application Instructions
Clemson University uses Interfolio for the electronic submission of application materials. Application materials should be submitted to:

http://apply.interfolio.com/164128

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit materials by: March 31, 2025.

Applications materials should include the following:

• Cover Letter indicating interest

• Curriculum Vitae

• Separate Acting/Directing Resume (if applicable)

• Teaching statement

• Three confidential letters of recommendation

• Sample Syllabi, if available

Additional Information:

Salary commensurate with credentials and experience with a range between $45,000 - $50,000. This position qualifies for state benefits.

Contact:

Kerrie Seymour, Associate Professor, Acting, Department of Performing Arts, Chair of Lecturer in Theatre/Acting Search Committee, kseymou@g.clemson.edu


For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/164128

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
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