Assistant Professor of Directing

The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Directing with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

• →MFA or Ph.D. in Theatre, Performance, Performance Studies, Directing, or a related field. ABDs are welcome to apply, but must show evidence that the degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
• →An engaged and continuing artistic practice in directing, illustrated by directing credits in university and/or professional settings.
• →Demonstrated commitment to mentoring culturally diverse students from many artistic and educational backgrounds.
• →Previous experience teaching or assisting with teaching coursework in higher education.
• →Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service.
• →Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from intersecting marginalized social groups.

• A secondary area of expertise—such as acting, devising, design, or other skills within the field of theatre—is supported through coursework, training, or experience, fortifying the candidate’s ability to expand the department’s coursework and training opportunities.
• Previous teaching experience in higher education at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Engagement in the field of directing, illustrated by directing credits across a variety of genres and venues, active participation in other directing and educational organizations, and/or SDC membership.
• Ability to clearly articulate scope and sequence for a directing curricula spanning undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a culturally diverse campus community.

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