Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities - Asst./Assoc. Professor of Theatre - Generalist

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

The Cedarville University Department of Art, Design, and Theatre in the School of Arts and Humanities seeks a talented Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre (Generalist). This is a full-time, tenure-track eligible teaching position. 

This Theatre Generalist faculty position will specialize in one or more of the following areas:

• Criticism/Theory: Courses include Theatre History 1 and II, Dramaturgy, The Christian in Theatre, Dramatic Literature, and Playwriting
• Scenic/Lighting/Costume Design: Course include Introduction to Technical Theatre, Introduction to Production Design, Theatre Design Practicum, and Advanced Theatrical Design (designing mainstage scenes, lighting and/or costumes, hair, makeup for three productions each year is included in teaching load)
• Directing: Courses include Directing I and II and Stage Management (directing one or more mainstage productions per year is included in teaching load)

Additional responsibilities include maintaining academic credentials and discipline-specific research/methodology /pedagogy as well as a working knowledge of biblical texts and appropriate discipline-specific integration techniques, academic advising, advising senior capstone theatre projects, professional development, committee membership, university service, and professional/scholarly activity in the field. Teaching load is twenty-four credit hours, or the equivalent, each academic year of two semesters.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.

Position Requirements:

• M.F.A., P.H.D., or equivalent field-related terminal degree; (M.A. considered)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Documented successful teaching, directing, and/or design experience
• Demonstrated record of professional experience and achievement
• Committed to biblical integration in and out of the classroom
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Workplace Standards

Contact Information:

All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific questions should be directed to Professor Aaron Huffman, Chair, Department of Art, Design, and Theatre in the School of Arts and Humanities, or Dr. Mark C. Smith, Dean, School of Arts and Humanities.

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.