Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter addressed to Search Committee Chair Mark Sorensen
• Teaching Philosophy

Additional materials may be requested from applicants invited to interview for the position.

Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. The reference contact information you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Questions about the position or the online application process should be directed to CHSSA Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Itell @
itellj .

College College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts - 321 College

Dept/School

Dept/School Theatre - 32122

Vacancy Number

Vacancy Number 16F-799

Position Number

Position Number 3584

Location of Workplace

Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies to begin August 2027.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in dramatic literature, performance studies, theatre history, introductory theatre courses, and courses related to the candidate’s scholarly and creative expertise. In addition to a full teaching load, the successful candidate will be expected to serve on both departmental and university committees as well as maintain an active publishing and/or creative scholarly agenda.

We particularly welcome candidates who can articulate their approach to pedagogy and demonstrate an ongoing investment in developing their teaching. The area of specialization is open. We’re seeking someone whose work complements existing faculty strengths and expands the intellectual and artistic breadth of the program. Research may draw upon a range of historical periods, geographic and cultural contexts, methodologies, theatrical forms, or interdisciplinary approaches to theatre studies.

The successful candidate will be an active participant in the intellectual, creative, and organizational life of a future-looking department. We seek a colleague who values collaborating and contributing to the long-term development of the theatre program.

• Ph.D. or DFA in Theatre or Performance Studies at the time of application
• Experience teaching at the university level
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship
• Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly productivity

Preference will be given to candidates

• who demonstrate a clear pedagogical approach and an ongoing investment in developing their teaching
• whose work complements existing faculty strengths and expands the intellectual and artistic breadth of the program

The UNCW Department of Theatre provides high-quality education in the study and practice of theatre within a liberal arts environment. We combine pre-professional training with a solid academic core to prepare our students for numerous career pathways in theatre, film, and other related…