Assistant Professor, Theatre Generalist

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholicliberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive

Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundantexperiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strivesto foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting theglobal environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’scapital city and is close to the many cultural and educationalofferings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from

New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S.News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other rankingpublications.

The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film at Providence College seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning August 1, 2027. The department seeks a Theatre Generalist with a PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, or a related field. The position includes a 3/3 course load which will include Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and special topics courses within the candidate’s expertise.

Other courses may include Oral Communication, Oral Interpretation, Introduction to Acting, Public Speaking, Theatrical Production, or Principles of Playwriting, depending on the candidate's expertise. Other duties include participation in departmental mainstage productions, meetings, and activities; new student recruitment; academic advisement; and advisement on student creative projects. Active engagement in creative and/or scholarly work, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and service to the college and one’s discipline are required.

Successful candidates will provide evidence of inclusive pedagogy and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The department offers a BA in theatre and theatre with a concentration in musical theatre, as well as minors in dance andfilm. In addition to the major courses, the department also serves the college by offering courses which fulfill the college’s Fine Arts core requirement and Oral Communication core proficiency. For additional information on the composition of the department, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Department of Theatre, Dance & Film is committed to fostering an inclusive community that embraces students, faculty,and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.

Salary: $66,000-$76,000

Required Qualifications:

• An PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or a related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by startdate)
• Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level
• Record of creative and/or scholarly work or evidence of potential for developing future creative and/or scholarly projects
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work

Applications for this position are due on November 20, 2026.Application instructions are available at  Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s),and the names and email addresses of three references who cansubmit a letter of recommendation.

For additional information please contact:
Megan Chang, Chair,Department of Theatre, Dance, & Film, Providence College,Providence,  or mchang or Ali Boyd, Academic Coordinator, ali.boyd.