Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre

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Job Title:  Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre

Department:  Performing Arts, College of Arts and Humanities 

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To:  Department Head of Performing Arts

Positions Supervised:  Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload.

Supplemental Materials

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu
• Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed
• Teaching statement demonstrating alignment with Lindenwood’s RISE program (~1 page; consult https://www.lindenwood.edu/human-resources/lindenwood-learning-academy/teaching-and-learning/rise-project/)

*** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu***

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre.

Qualified applicants will possess a MA (MFA preferred) in Theatre, a sub-field, or a closely related field with specialization in Technical Theatre and Theatre Design. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 2 courses (6 credit hours) each semester of coursework in the Theatre curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher, as well as a committed and highly collaborative colleague, whose background demonstrates an ability to support students' development as they prepare for many different careers both within and outside of traditional theatrical fields.

In addition to 12 hours per academic year of instruction, this position will receive 12 release hours per academic year for technical duties and student mentoring in the production of the program's 4-show season. These duties will be primarily in the areas of scenic design and construction.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tas