Assistant Professor, Theatre

Update your details, view your application and progress.

Keep informed about job opportunities at USD.

Posting #: 5697

Position Status:
Full-time regular

Location:

San Diego

Position Type:
Faculty, College of Arts and Sciences

Assistant Professor, Theatre

The Department of Theatre offers a Bachelor of Arts program dedicated to developing well‑rounded student artists who are prepared to shape a vibrant, culturally rich theatrical landscape. We believe students learn best by doing. Through hands-on practice, we foster an environment where students are empowered to experiment, take creative risks, and grow from every experience.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges .

The Theatre Department at the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies. We are looking for a teacher-scholor who is as passionate about the "how" of teaching as they are about the "what" of their research.

Our department operates with a 3-3 teaching load
, focusing on a mix of lower-division introductory courses and more focused upper-division classes. While we value and support active scholarship,
excellence in the classroom is our highest priority. If you thrive on mentoring students and sparking a deep appreciation for the stage across centuries and cultures, you’ll find a home here.

• Theatre History

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and experience extend beyond the traditions of the United States and Western Europe and who may further develop our curriculum to include the global breadth of performance. Other duties may include supporting departmental shows by serving as Dramaturg or Director, depending on skill-set.

• Ph.D. in Theatre, Performance Studies, or a related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by start date).
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
• A research agenda that informs and enriches their classroom practice.

Background check:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement:
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

$7,500-$7,917 monthly:
Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD:
Human Resources:
Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Contact the Chair of the Department of Theatre, Nate Parde (nparde) with any questions.

For technical questions or difficulties, contact the Employment Services Team at jobs.

Advertised:
August 25, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close:
Open until filled

Notice of Availability:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available diego.edu/safety/documents/ . This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response stands and protocols;

and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. To request a paper copy, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager via email at clery , by calling , or in-person in the Hughes Administration Center, room 150.