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Posted: 06-May-26
Location: Athens, Ohio
Internal Number: 56584
Job Description:
Ohio University's School of Theater seeks a faculty member in Acting to join us as we prepare to move into the dynamic Patton Center for Arts Education, a new building designed with a focus on the next generation of multi-discipline artists. With alumni working in arts industries worldwide, the School of Theater has built its reputation on the development of individual artistic capacity. We strive to encourage our students to realize their own unique potential and vision. This faculty member would provide artistic and educational leadership for the Performance BFA: Acting and Musical Theater tracks and contribute to the delivery of the overall curriculum of the school. With a balanced focus on both the theoretical and practical applications of performance, the School of Theater values process-based methodologies that prepare students to be theater innovators for the 21st century.
The School of Theater is comprised of 26 faculty and staff who support over 200 undergraduates and 30 graduate students in BFA, BA, and MFA programs. We produce a full season of shows each academic year and are proud to host Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's professional theater, as well as Vibrancy Theater.
This is a nine-month appointment beginning on August 16, 2026. This position may be renewable up to three years.
Responsibilities:
Teaching:
Program and Institutional Service:
This position may require days, nights, and weekends, including, but not limited to, technical and dress rehearsals. Hours required as dictated by academic and production schedules.
Minimum Qualifications:
MFA or MFA terminal degree in Theater Arts, or closely related field by the start date of appointment or may request approval for consideration using the equivalent or tested experience outlined in Ohio University policy 18.001.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong organizational skills, high degree of interpretive, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience in a BFA conservatory-style training program
- Substantive experience in the teaching of theater performance
- Substantive experience in the teaching of Meisner Technique and acting for the camera
- Experience mentoring students in production-based learning environments
- Demonstrative ability to reimagine and decolonize typical Connections working at Ohio University
About Ohio UniversityOhio University is home to one of the nation’s friendliest and most picturesque campuses. But more importantly, it’s where you can become part of a two-century tradition of excellence and embark upon a rewarding career that will make a real difference. From teaching and research to admissions, facilities maintenance, and residence life, our faculty and staff propel Ohio University’s mission of helping students become their best selves. OHIO offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. For a complete list of employment opportunities, please visit www.ohiouniversityjobs.com.Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action institution. For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, visit www.ohio.edu/equity.More Jobs from This Employerhttps://jobbank.apap365.org/jobs/22256061/visiting-professor-of-acting
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