Visiting 3/4 Time Faculty, Department of Theatre and Dance - Voice and Acting

Visiting Faculty in Voice and Acting

The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a one-year ¾ time position in Acting and Voice for the 2022-23 academic year. Responsibilities include teaching a 3/3 load with four major courses in Voice for the Actor and Acting I, with the addition of two of the following: Speech and Dialects, Acting for the Camera & New Media, Intro to Acting, Advanced Acting. These additional courses will be based on expertise. Position includes expectations of departmental service and committee duties.

Rowan’s theatre program is known for innovative pedagogy and theatre practice, with a focus on cutting edge work in the voice and body. We seek candidates whose teaching and practice reflect our goals in supporting students to become future leaders in the theatre. Ideal candidates are visionary artists/teachers and generous, flexible collaborators.

Qualifications:
MFA (or equivalent), significant professional theatre experience as an actor, vocal coach and/or director/creator, and strong background in teaching with a focus on undergraduate education. Substantial background in one or more voice, body, acting practices is essential.

Starting Date: September 1, 2022

Salary: Competitive

General Information:
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers an interdisciplinary program devoted to the education of students in the contemporary practice of theatre and dance. In close proximity to Philadelphia (20 min) and New York City (90 min), Rowan’s program offers an intensive, physically based, interdisciplinary program devoted to the education of theatre and dance artists. The department is interested in artist/scholars who are resourceful collaborators to deliver a dynamic curriculum for the 21^st century. The department has 150 B.A. majors in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design/Tech, Dance, Pre-Teaching and Directing. We believe in rigorous training across disciplines and are constantly researching the boundaries between dance and theatre. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Procedure:
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2022.
All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system. The electronic submission will require a single PDF that includes: a cover letter detailing your theater teaching and research background; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three or more academic/professional references.