Assistant Professor of Theatre

Tenure-track acting and performance studies position in the Theatre & Dance program of The George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in Washington, DC.

Now accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre to teach acting (intro level or higher) and advanced classes in BIPOC, Global, Diasporic, and/or Intersectional performance. The Corcoran/GW Theatre BA degree places a high emphasis on both practice and studies, as well as interdisciplinary connections across the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design and the Columbian College of the Arts and Humanities.

Responsibilities include

• Developing and teaching courses in the applicant’s area of expertise, including BIPOC, Global, Diasporic, and/or Intersectional performance practice or theory. 
• Teaching in the current curriculum (acting, performance studies, etc.)
• Directing up to one show per year in the undergraduate mainstage season.

Applicants must have at the time of application

• A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in theatre or a related field OR equivalent professional experience.
• Experience teaching.
• Experience as a theatre practitioner.

To apply and for more information, see the official job post at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/88945

For questions about the process or position, please contact the chair of the search committee at MattWilson@gwu.edu