The Theatre Department within the School of Performing Arts at DeSales University actively seeks a Directing/Acting specialist with the experience and ability to develop curricula, programming, and recruitment related to diverse populations. The search committee is committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds and skills. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Department seeks applications for a full-time faculty member who is a committed educator, scholar, and artist. Successful applicants can take advantage of extended long-term contracts with the possibility of conversion to tenure. The position requires candidates with a terminal degree in a directly related field, or a substantial professional career (Assistant Professor of Professional Practice). Candidates should also demonstrate a proven or presumptive record of successful undergraduate teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with experience, plus a strong benefits package. Appointment to begin August 2025.

Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, concentrated in the following areas:

• Directing one production per year (plays and musicals). Directing qualifies as a single teaching load.
• Teaching courses in Directing.
• Teaching courses in Acting.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Advising and recruitment of Theatre majors
• Service to the department, as well as serving on university committees.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to support the University’s Catholic Salesian mission and core values.

Other Related Skills (not required):

• Ability to create and teach special topics courses in candidate’s area of specialization.
• Experience in Devised Theatre
• Experience in Musical Theatre
• Ability to teach theatre history and literature courses.

DeSales University’s Theatre Department offers a BA degree in Theatre with 110 majors in four tracks (Acting for Stage and Screen, Musical Theatre, Design and Technology, and Theatre Education) and 8 full time faculty members. There is opportunity for collaboration with the Dance and TV/Film departments within the School of Performing Arts. During the summer months the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is in residence at The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts and is a possible venue for additional faculty development.

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Applications need to be complete to be considered for review. To apply, please submit electronically (PDF preferred) the following material to Victoria Kopishke, Program Administrator of the School of Performing Arts ([email protected]). In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last Name-Assistant Professor of Theatre Application:

• Letter of Application (outlining interest and qualifications)
• Diversity and Inclusion Statement*
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for 3 professional recommendations
• Photocopies of all Transcripts (official transcripts will be required, if hired)

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority considerations given to candidates who apply by November 22, 2024.

*As a Catholic, Salesian institution committed to creating and enhancing our diverse and inclusive campus environment, we request applicants to submit a diversity & inclusion statement: please share in one page or less, how you will add value to our diversity, equity and inclusion commitment at DeSales University by articulating examples of action based on incorporating diverse and inclusive practices in your professional engagements.