Assistant Professor of Acting and Directing

Overview

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system with more than 130 interdisciplinary educational programs. Our mission emphasizes student success, research, and community service, supported by our inclusive culture and commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. The university serves about 18,000 students and offers a range of programs in theatre and the arts within a collaborative environment.

The Theatre Department at Binghamton University seeks a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing to begin in the Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will have significant experience teaching college-level acting and a professional background in acting and/or directing. Expertise in Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander) or MENA (Middle Eastern North African) theatre is desired.

• Teach all levels of acting classes and direct one mainstage production each year.
• Teach additional classes as appropriate to the candidate’s field of specialization.
• Direct additional performance specializations may be included (e.g., voice, dialects, physical theater, clown, stage combat, intimacy direction, or other specialties).
• Engage in research and/or creative activity in acting, directing, and/or performance pedagogy leading to tenure.
• Contribute to the program through administrative commitments, service on department and university committees, student mentorship and advising, and collaborative work with colleagues.
• Collaborate within the new School of the Arts and with colleagues across departments on initiatives inside and beyond the department.

Requirements:

• Terminal degree in relevant field (MFA or equivalent) by August 17, 2026
• At least two years of experience teaching various levels of acting at the university level
• Expertise in acting pedagogy at the university level
• Significant professional/educational directing experience

Preferred:

• Additional performance specializations and/or certifications
• Expertise in Black, Indigenous, Latinx, AAPI (Asian American/Pacific Islander) or MENA (Middle Eastern North African) or LGBTQ theater is desired
• Experience in teaching directing

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

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Applications should be submitted through the Interview Exchange application portal. The required materials include:

• a letter of application,
• Curriculum Vitae/resume,
• statement of teaching philosophy, including an explanation of how the applicant's teaching will create and sustain an inclusive learning environment,
• link(s) to a website or directing portfolio,
• names and contact information for three references who can speak to the candidate's teaching of acting technique and directing abilities/artistry. Letters will be requested only as candidates are advanced through the selection process.

Review of applicants will begin on January 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. For the application portal, visit: bin