Theatre Assistant Professor

Position Title

Theatre Assistant Professor in Performance

Milwaukee, WI – Full Time – Regular – Faculty – Assistant Professor – JR

The University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee seeks applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor tenure‑track faculty position in Performance beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will teach courses in acting, movement, and/or voice and speech for active, career‑oriented BFA and liberal arts‑based BA degree programs in theatre, direct departmental productions, collaborate in curriculum development, and work with faculty in the recruitment of new students.

They will continue their creative/scholarly research, as well as their professional activities as a performer, director, or coach, outside of the department, and participate in a full range of shared governance activities within the department and the university.

• Demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level.
• Professional performance or directing experience.
• Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or professional equivalency.

• Expertise to teach in areas of voice and speech (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Berry, Rodenberg).
• Expertise to teach in areas of movement (Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, stage violence, Grotowski, Lecoq, Viewpoints, etc.).

The target hiring range is $60,000 – $65,000. Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:

• A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
• A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• A 1‑2 page Teaching Philosophy Statement.
• A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).

Note:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter, Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and Professional References will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 12/01/2025. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 11/30/2025. Applications submitted after 11/30/2025 may not be reviewed.

Questions about this position should be directed to McKenna Knutson at knutso
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