The Department of Theater in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, at Florida International University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Acting starting in the fall of 2022. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track position. The typical teaching load is 6-9 units per semester. There is a course reduction in the first two years to establish an active program of research and/or creative activity towards tenure and promotion. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• teach all levels of acting (for BA/BFA majors and non-majors)
• teach other courses based upon the applicant's expertise
• direct one production per academic year
• maintain an active creative and/or scholarly agenda
• participate in department/university service
• participate in student recruitment
• mentor performance majors
• advise student productions/projects

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree in Theatre MFA or PhD required by time of appointment
• Experience teaching acting
• Professional experience as an actor
• Ability to direct productions
• Experience or desire to work with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years of applicable university, conservatory and/or professional studio teaching
• A strong understanding of culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
• Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Voice & Movement, Directing, Musical Theatre, Acting for the Camera, Theatrical Styles, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, or Asian theatre/performance

Application Requirements:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 525797 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity Statement
• Statement of Research and/or Creative Interests
• Names and contact information of at least three references, whom the college will contact once semi-finalists are selected.

We are dedicated to nurturing the voices representing the diverse make-up of Miami. Applicants from all underrepresented groups are strongly urged to apply. Please contact Professor Michael Yawney, Search Committee Chair, with any questions at: myawney@fiu.edu. Priority will be given to applications and materials received by February 1, 2022. The review will continue until the position is filled.