Assistant Professor; Performing Arts

Position Summary

Assistant Professor, Acting and Directing – Tenure‑Track (Full‑time) at the Performing Arts Department, College of Liberal Arts, University of Massachusetts Boston. Position commences September 1, 2026.

• Teach undergraduate courses in acting and directing at all curriculum levels.
• Direct a departmental theatre production annually (counts as one class).
• Develop and expose students to a range of performance techniques, including but not limited to fight choreography, musical theatre, movement, and voice.
• Advise undergraduate majors and contribute service to the program, college, university, and the broader profession.
• Maintain a professional portfolio of creative and/or scholarly work for tenure review.

• Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in acting, directing, or a related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate Theatre Arts courses.
• Professional experience as an actor, director, or in an equivalent production role.
• Degree must be in hand by August 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing creative, scholarly, or artistic activity.

Salary range: $80,000 – $82,550 (annual, approximate). The specific salary will be determined by the University based on relevant factors at the time of offer. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range.

• Submit a Curriculum Vitae, official transcripts of all college degrees, and three current letters of recommendation.
• Final date to receive applications:
  October 31, 2025.
• Direct questions to the Department Chair, Professor Carrie Ann Quinn, nn.
• Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting HR or 617‑287‑5150.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We invite candidates who engage the diverse life experiences of our student body, appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and recognize how their own backgrounds have shaped their work.