Assistant Professor of Theatre (Tenure-Track)

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis (Ulndy) Department of Theatre in the Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Theatre. This is a full-time, tenure-track appointment. The Assistant Professor of Theatre will teach courses in Play Analysis, Dramaturgy, Theatre History, Playwriting, Applied Theatre, Acting, and other courses as needed. Interdisciplinary work across academic fields is highly prized. The position will also include the opportunity to direct at least one show per academic year and advise on the completion of senior capstones.

Additional service to the University will include acting as an academic advisor for majors within the department as well as committee work within the university.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

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Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Responsibilities - Assistant Professor of Theatre (Tenure-track)

• Teaches courses in Play Analysis, Dramaturgy, Theatre History, Playwriting, Applied Theatre, and Acting
• Provides service to the School, University, and Community
• Ability to direct at least one show per academic year
• Advises on the completion of senior capstones
• Acts as an academic advisor for majors within the department

Qualifications - Assistant Professor of Theatre, (Tenure-track)

• A terminal degree in Theatre or a related field required
• 5+ years of university-level teaching experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to collaborate and work within a smaller liberal arts framework is essential
• Prior directing experience is desirable