Job Description

Theatre and Cinema in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, a program emphasizing traditional and emerging literary and technological practices in theatre and cinema, seeks a theatre artist and educator for a one-year, full-time appointment. Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, our program is committed to collaborative theatre making with a focus on artistic integrity and professionalism. The successful candidate will be a professional theatre artist/educator with a passion for teaching and the ability to contribute to the education and engagement missions of the department and school.

Duties and responsibilities will include teaching the two-semester sequence of TA 3105/3106 History of Drama and Theatre; TA 2014 Introduction to Theatre (survey course) both semesters; and a third course TBD, each semester. This faculty member may also be asked to serve on committees and perform other university service as appropriate. This position is from August 10, 2024, through May 9, 2025

The School of Performing Arts (SOPA) is one of four schools (along with the Schools of Architecture, Visual Arts, and Design) in the newly formed College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD), which launched in July 2022. SOPA offers programs in music, theatre, and cinema at the graduate and undergraduate level. Programs are delivered in Virginia Tech’s Creativity and Innovation District, which concentrates 11 performance spaces within a three-block area on the Blacksburg campus. Performance venues range from the 1,300-seat Moss Arts Center to a 101-seat experimental theatre.

The College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech affirms our collective responsibility to encourage, build, and embrace the polyculturism of our world. We do this by acknowledging and addressing our past, recognizing our current responsibility, and acting in the interests of building and sustaining communities that are truly safe, supportive, and inclusive for all. Our commitment is to engage in these processes continually and proactively for the benefit of our students, staff, and faculty across the college and the communities around the world we aim to serve.

Required Qualifications

MFA or MA degree in theatre; record of successful university-level teaching experience in Theatre History or Studies, and related courses; demonstrated ability to integrate diverse perspectives into the curriculum and pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated interest and experience in mentoring undergraduate students in creative pursuits. Ability to work productively with faculty colleagues in a collaborative arts discipline.

Application Materials

To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae or professional resume, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.