Theater Faculty - Clinical Associate Professor - School of Theatre and Music

Hiring Department
:
Theatre

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1042006

Posting Close Date
: 8/6/26

Salary
:
The salary range for the position is $66,000 - $87,250. Salary will be determined by scope of duties as well as a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The School of Theatre and Music (STM) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time Clinical Associate Professor in Theatre (Directing/Acting/Writing) beginning August 2026.

Responsibilities include teaching, advising, advising and mentoring undergraduate students; maintaining a vibrant professional creative or scholarly research agenda; providing ongoing service to the department, university, college, and profession; and other duties as assigned to sustain and grow a program for 21st-century theatre artists from diverse backgrounds.

Minimum requirements include an earned terminal degree (MFA, PhD), or an equivalent record of professional accomplishments; a nationally recognized profile as an actor and/or director, or evidence of potential for one in the theatrical field; professional and teaching experience interpreting a wide range of classic and contemporary texts; at least five years of professional experience; strong record of teaching; and a demonstrated commitment to supporting students with various backgrounds in the classroom, and the field.

Terminal degree (MFA, PhD), or an equivalent record of professional accomplishments; a nationally recognized profile as an actor and/or director; professional and teaching experience interpreting a wide range of classic and contemporary texts; at least five years of professional experience.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. The University of Illinois will conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.