Assistant Professor of Acting

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Position Details

• Position: Assistant Professor of Acting
• Rank: C – Assistant Professor
• Position Number: D99239
• Faculty Type: Tenure‑Track Fixed Term
• Term of Service: 9 months
• Start Date: September 16 2026

Position Summary

The Portland State University School of Music & Theater seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track artist‑teacher at the Assistant Professor level to lead the acting area, teach introductory through advanced courses in acting, and teach core major and elective courses such as Introduction to Theater and Script Analysis. The successful candidate will bring vision, rigor, and innovation to the program. Primary specialization in acting, ability to teach a range of acting styles, significant professional experience, a record of outstanding teaching, and strong knowledge of dramatic literature from the Greeks through Shakespeare to contemporary works are required.

Candidates who integrate conventional canon with the theatre of the Global Majority, non‑Western performance traditions, and/or experimental approaches to performance will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the acting curriculum; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; develop syllabi; assess student performance; supervise student productions; engage in scholarly activity; collaborate across departments; and support student research and professional development.

Primary Qualifications

• MFA in acting or related field
• Demonstrated higher‑education teaching experience in acting and/or related areas
• Significant acting experience in a variety of professional theatres
• Experience and training in Global Majority, non‑Western performance traditions, and/or experimental approaches to performance
• Ability to teach at least two to three additional performance specialties (e.g., Movement, Voice & speech, Intimacy direction, Acting for the camera, Musical Theater, Stage combat, Dialects)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and training in directing and/or producing
• Demonstrated interest in working with a broad range of student populations
• Experience collaborating across music, dance, film, and/or digital media
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative potential

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences
• Communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds
• Adhere to all PSU policies, including Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and Professional Standards of Conduct

Environmental Stewardship

Contribute to a culture of environmental stewardship, practice resource conservation, and actively work toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

parks Professional Standards of Conduct

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. Please refer to PSU Professional Standards of Conduct for full detail.

Total Compensation & Benefits

• Starting annual salary $76,239 (may be negotiated)
• Health insurance with 95% premium paid
• Generous retirement and vacation package
Reduced tuition rates for employees, spouses, and dependents at OUSA schools
• Full benefits details available via PSU compensation calculator

Application Instructions

Submit the following documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Portfolio selections (video reel, images, reviews). Reference letters will be requested once the application is submitted. Upload all application materials through the provided system.

Additional Application Information

• Video recording files: submit via URL if files are too large
• Preferred reference submission deadline:
  January 9 2026

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Work Sample

Optional Documents

• Link to professional websites, news articles, etc.

Contact

For questions, contact search committee chair Solomon Weisbard: sweisbard

Posting Details

• Posting Close Date:
  January 22 2026
• Screening begins:
  January 9 202 eri
• AB‑D applicant consideration:
  No
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes

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