Assistant Professor

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in Performance beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will teach courses in acting, movement, and/or voice and speech for active, career-oriented BFA and liberal arts-based BA degree programs in theatre, direct departmental productions, collaborate in curriculum development, and work with faculty in the recruitment of new students.

They will continue their creative/scholarly research, as well as their professional activities as a performer, director, or coach, outside of the department, and participate in a full range of shared governance activities within the department and the university.

The department of Theatre at UWM serves approximately 170 majors in BFA degrees in production/design, musical theatre, and acting, a liberal-arts-based BA, and a K-12 teaching certification program in theatre. The theatre program at UWM is focused on uncovering and developing the creative and critical potential of each student, providing robust and challenging learning environments that foster a broad range of theatrical processes and experiences.

These include theatre production across various styles, as well as devised, community-based, and site-specific work. The department’s programs aim to equip students with a wide range of tools to engage with the contemporary moment and respond to the community in which they live. UWM Theatre maintains an environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender, gender expression/identity, religion (or non-religion), economic circumstances, medical or physical condition, age, or ability, are fully supported.

We embody these principles by demonstrating accountable leadership, artistic excellence, non-biased peer and faculty support, and by committing to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable theatre education community. Furthermore, we aim to foster a nurturing departmental culture that supports and challenges individuals to recognize the diverse range of human experiences that are integral to the histories and creative expressions of various cultures and groups in the United States and worldwide.

Demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level. Professional performance or directing experience.
* A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
* A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
* 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy Statement.
* A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds.

UWMis one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. UWMoffers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an  including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

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