Visiting Lecturer

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Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company ( LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship, between the Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company, builds upon a more than one-hundred-year legacy. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of theatre, its literature, and its history.

The Lecturer is responsible for teaching one (1) course in the fall of 2025 and one (1) course in the spring of 2026, including courses in the acting sequence including but not limited to DRAM 135, DRAM 150, DRAM 250, and DRAM 300.

Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts degree in an appropriate discipline; a minimum of 3 years experience as a teacher of acting or directing in a professional training environment.

The ideal candidate will hold an MFA in Acting or a related field and have a strong record of professional performance experience. They should demonstrate excellence in teaching acting across multiple levels, from beginning undergraduates to advanced MFA students, with at least three years of college-level teaching experience. Experience teaching courses in acting, voice, and dramatic literature is required. A commitment to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations is essential; additional expertise in areas such as movement or directing is a plus.

Preferred qualifications include additional professional experience in areas such as directing, movement, voice and speech, or dialect coaching. The ideal candidate will have the ability to integrate diverse acting methodologies and pedagogies, including both classical and contemporary approaches, and experience teaching dramatic literature from a variety of historical and global contexts. Experience mentoring graduate students and supporting their artistic and professional growth is highly valued, as is a demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Familiarity with current industry practices such as digital media, devised theatre, or interdisciplinary performance is a plus, along with strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. Active engagement in the professional field and a willingness to contribute to the academic community through events, recruitment, or curriculum development are also desirable.

Not Applicable.

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