Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre - New York New York

Company: Columbia University
Location: New York, New York
Posted On: 05/03/2024

The Theatre Program of Columbia University School of the Arts seeks to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre (Acting/Directing/Producing), to begin July 1, 2024. The successful candidate will play a key cross-disciplinary role in a complex and multi-faceted MFA program with concentrations in Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, Playwriting, Theatre Management and Producing, and Stage Management. We invite applications from dynamic and dedicated teachers with a commitment to service and leadership. They will be expected to craft and teach a variety of courses based in their creative expertise that can move across disciplines and speak to the Program's ongoing commitment to the collaborative process of theatre making. In the future, they may be asked to serve as Chair of the Theatre Program.

Columbia University School of the Arts is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups.

Columbia University School of the Arts offers Masters of Fine Arts Degrees in four disciplines: Film, Theatre, Visual Arts and Writing; a Masters of Arts degree in Film Studies; and undergraduate majors in Creative Writing, Film Studies and Visual Arts.

Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Minimum Degree Required: BA/BS or equivalent undergraduate degree. Preferred Degree Required: MFA/graduate degree. The successful candidate will come from a strong acting, directing, or producing background. A minimum of seven years of professional experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate level is required. Significant professional experience in one or more theatrical disciplines is preferred. Equivalent professional experience required.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. More...

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