Assistant Professor of Practice

Assistant Professor of Practice, Theatre (Acting/Directing North Dakota State University Department of Theatre The Department of Theatre at North Dakota State University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), invites applications for full-time employment in the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Theatre (Acting/Directing). This 9-month appointment will begin in August of 2025.

The department offers a B.F.A degree in Musical Theatre, a B.F.A degree in Performance, and B.A./B.S.

degree in Theatre with an optional emphasis in Design and Technology.

The program seeks highly qualified and collaborative individuals who will play an integral role in the advancement of the program.

Learn more about the Department of Theatre: Job Description The Assistant Professor of Practice in Theatre (Acting/Directing) will teach four courses per semester in Acting, Performance, Directing, and/or general Theatre Practice based on their expertise and experience.

The faculty will direct one production annually.

Directing assignments will count as one course.

Additional service responsibilities include participating in departmental events and advising majors.

Applicants should demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and directing at the collegiate level.

Minimum Qualifications * MFA in Acting/Performance or Directing (or equivalent degree) * Experience teaching performance at the university level or comparable teaching experience * Experience directing at the university level or comparable directing experience * Effective oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications * Minimum one year teaching a full-time or equivalent load in higher education * Training in one or more specialized acting techniques (Meisner, Chekhov, Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, etc.) * Secondary creative/professional expertise in an acting voice methodology or practice (e.g.

Fitzmaurice, Linklater, Hart, Rodenburg), and/or the ability to teach elevated text work, and/or stage dialects.

* Demonstrated ability to coach undergraduate actors * Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Required Documents * Cover Letter / Letter of Application * Teaching Philosophy that demonstrates student centered approach * Curriculum Vitae * Names & Contact Information (including email addresses) for three professional references Questions can be directed to Mark Engler (Department Head, Department of Theatre) at . Screening will begin 5/20/25 North Dakota State University NDSU, a student-focused, land-grant, research university, was established in 1890 and currently has about 12,846 students.

NDSU is classified as a high research university by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education.

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Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan * Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account * Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire * Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation * Superb Retirement Plan * Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position * Basic Term Life Insurance * Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year) * Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver) * Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans * More Detailed Information Here: Benefits Human Resources NDSU EO/AA Statement: North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

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We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another.

NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation.

Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

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