Assistant Professor in Acting (F0020)
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 5, 2024
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic and Animation Design in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position (F0020) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2024. The theatre program provides degree programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. In collaboration with the Department of Music, the theatre program also offers a minor in Musical Theatre. The theatre program is accredited by NAST and has membership in SETC, USITT, and ACTF.
Primary responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses, including courses in acting (beginning to period style), voice, movement, other courses in support of the theatre program's curriculum, as well as courses that contribute to the University's Civitae Core Curriculum. The successful candidate should have expertise in many levels of acting training, as well as a strong background in Musical Theatre performance. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to departmental directing duties primarily in the area of musical productions. In addition to the primary responsibility of innovative undergraduate teaching, faculty are also expected to advise students in the major, develop a research program involving undergraduates, participate in service at the department and University level and maintain their scholarship.
Requirements:
This position requires a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting, or equivalent. Preferred consideration will be given towards candidates with professional acting experience and evidence of college-level teaching in acting. Preference is also given to a demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of the university mission.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 12/5/2023. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Theatre, Art, and Graphic and Animation Design in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position (F0020) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2024. The theatre program provides degree programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. In collaboration with the Department of Music, the theatre program also offers a minor in Musical Theatre. The theatre program is accredited by NAST and has membership in SETC, USITT, and ACTF.
Primary responsibilities include teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses, including courses in acting (beginning to period style), voice, movement, other courses in support of the theatre program's curriculum, as well as courses that contribute to the University's Civitae Core Curriculum. The successful candidate should have expertise in many levels of acting training, as well as a strong background in Musical Theatre performance. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to departmental directing duties primarily in the area of musical productions. In addition to the primary responsibility of innovative undergraduate teaching, faculty are also expected to advise students in the major, develop a research program involving undergraduates, participate in service at the department and University level and maintain their scholarship.
Requirements:
This position requires a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting, or equivalent. Preferred consideration will be given towards candidates with professional acting experience and evidence of college-level teaching in acting. Preference is also given to a demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of the university mission.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Fitness Center membership less expensive than most
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Position posted 12/5/2023. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Names and contact information for three references
