Princeton University - Professor of Drama
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Creative Arts/Media
Princeton University - Professor of Drama
Lewis Center for the Arts/Department of English
Princeton University:Office of the Dean of the Faculty:
Humanities:
Lewis Center for the Arts:
Theater, LCALocation-Princeton, NJOpen Date-Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range or Pay Grade
Associate Professor - $139,000 - $162,000;
Full Professor: $180,000 - $288,000
The Department of English and the Lewis Center for the Arts are seeking an outstanding tenured senior hire working in the field of drama broadly defined, including: the literature, history, practice, and theory of drama; dramatic criticism and the history of dramatic criticism; drama in relation to aesthetics and to other media; the theory and history of theatre and of theatrical performance.
This is a joint position between the Theater and Music Theater Program of the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Department of English.
In addition to an outstanding record of research and publication, the candidate will have evidence of dedication to teaching and advising both undergraduates and graduate students, and a willingness to serve as an active member of both English and the Lewis Center. We strongly encourage applications from all racial, cultural/national, and economic backgrounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementPrinceton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
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