Theatre Assistant Professor

Overview

Theatre Assistant Professor In Performance
Milwaukee, WI
• Full Time
• Job #: JR

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Theatre Assistant Professor in Performance

Faculty

Regular

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

Department: The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is a large urban campus with a strong arts mission. The PSOA offers over 20-degree programs for more than 2,100 students and hosts more than 350 events annually. The department serves approximately 170 majors in BFA producing/design, musical theatre, and acting, plus a liberal-arts-based BA and a K-12 teaching certification program in theatre. The program emphasizes a broad range of theatrical processes and experiences and seeks to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable theatre education community where all individuals are supported.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level.
• Professional performance or directing experience.
• Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or professional equivalency.

• Expertise to teach in areas of voice and speech (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Berry, Rodenberg).
• Expertise to teach in areas of movement (Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, stage combat, Grotowski, Lecoq, Viewpoints, etc.).

The target hiring range is $60,000 - $65,000. Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:

• 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).

Note:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and Professional References will not be considered. In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Application window
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This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date; to ensure consideration, applications should be submitted by 11/30/2025. Applications submitted after 11/30/2025 may not be reviewed.

Questions about this position should be directed to McKenna Knutson at knutso
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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