Description The University of Virginia Department of Drama seeks applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer in Acting. This one-year appointment is eligible for renewal. Responsibilities will include teaching three courses per semester in Acting, Public Speaking, and other areas of performance depending on specialization.
We seek candidates with expertise in progressive pedagogical practices who will prioritize the creation of inclusive learning environments. Applicants should have practical experience of anti-racist, decolonizing, and/or culturally responsive teaching and performance, and a demonstrated commitment to serving students and audiences of the global majority. We especially welcome candidates with experience in performance traditions of the Global South; Asian/Pacific Islander, Latine, Indigenous, Black performance traditions; queer/trans performance practices; performance and disability; and/or theatre for social change.
Our department offers wide-ranging curricula in a liberal arts setting, emphasizing collaboration, social engagement, the integration of theory and practice, and the development of theatre as artistic expression and critical inquiry. For information on the people, facilities, curricula, and events in our department, please visit .
Qualifiations Minimum Requirements A terminal degree or Master's degree in theatre is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
Preferred Qualifications A terminal degree in theatre or a related field, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Experience in teaching acting at the university level to students of varied experience.
Application Instructions Visit to apply. Complete an application online with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae (CV) Cover letter addressing how you meet the stated qualifications, your teaching interest and experience, and how your skills and experiences could advance the University's ambition to cultivate the most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be leaders in a diverse and globally connected world. Contact information for at least three references Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applicants can submit multiple documents into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive consideration. For additional information about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Richard Will at . For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Recruiter, at .UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital. Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc. Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and . For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit and hr.virginia.edu/benefits .
