Artist in Residence (Theatre)

Regent University's School of Communication and the Arts is seeking to fill a full-time, professional-track Artist in Residence with a focus on Technical Theatre. This position will be located at Regent University's Virginia Beach, VA campus.

Regent University is one of the nation's leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Art, beauty, and the search for the truth in light of the Gospel are at the heart of Regent University. This professional-track lecturer will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in technical theatre, participate in administration and coordination with programs across the School and in the community, lead scenic design for the Regent University Center for Performing Arts theatrical season, and lead academic and co-curricular initiatives including development of new curriculum as the program grows into a next generation incubator for real-world training and cutting-edge performing arts.

The position is expected to start July 1, 2027, but will consider earlier start dates and will screen continually until filled.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial scholar holding an appropriate terminal degree. The ideal candidate will have a significant professional portfolio, evidence of successful teaching, and a clear and compelling Christian commitment.

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach at all levels; 4) familiarity with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, set in good faith based on the budgeted amount available for the position. Appointments typically begin between $70,000 and $75,000. Placement in the upper portion of the range reflects demonstrated professional production experience, a substantial record of professional production credits adjudicated in juried forums, demonstrated ability to teach and serve broadly across the curriculum, and demonstrated curriculum development experience.

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

Advertised: 14 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 May 2027 Eastern Daylight Time

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