Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre Arts

Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Performance)

Duties:

The Department of Theatre Arts at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre Arts (Performance) beginning in the Fall Semester of 2025.

The position is a ten-month contract which carries a 3/3 load.

Duties of the role include but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses in beginning, intermediate, and advanced Levels of acting. A diversity of approaches is encouraged; awareness of leading 20th and 21st Century performance teachers and their pedagogy is important.
• Opportunities to teach courses in affiliated performance areas exist. Certification or extensive experience with multiple approaches in teaching vocal production (Rodenburg, Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Luckett etc.) would be especially valued as the ability to teach vocal production would be an asset.
• Other areas of teaching assignment could include movement/choreography, yoga, stage combat, intimacy direction, directing, playwriting and improvisation, depending on the successful candidate’s interest and experience.
• Contribute artistically to a vigorous production season through actor coaching and work in other areas of expertise.
• The candidate is expected to maintain a creative research agenda in professional theatre.
• Demonstrated ability to direct student productions at a high caliber.

The Theatre Arts Department has roughly 190 theatre majors and minors. The students in the Performance Concentration make up roughly 70 % of the theatre student population. The department has a deep history of placing students in graduate programs as well as in the industry in theatre, film and television. There is the expectation that the successful candidate will continue to build on the strong reputation of the Performance Concentration at New Paltz. We especially encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and who can effectively mentor and support our diverse student body.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MFA/terminal degree in Performance or Directing
• College teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of professional and scholarly achievement
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students
• Demonstrated record of collaboration and dedication to academic theatre and program building
• The ability to contribute to the department and university’s academic goals through innovative, collegial, and professional work in teaching, creative research, and service
• Professional experience beyond academia ls desirable

Contact Information:

Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:

• Cover letter that specifically addresses the qualifications of the position
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional Resume
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other supporting materials
• Contact information for three professional references – references will be emailed a link to upload letters of recommendation

Please apply by visiting: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2667

Deadline:

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 1/15/25

Other important information about this vacancy:

This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2667