Faculty of Fine Arts; Theatre Assistant Teaching Professor

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Department of Theatre invites applications from scholars for two Tenure Track positions at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, to commence July 1, 2026.

The candidate’s qualifications, experience, and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $142,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Qualified candidates should have a terminal degree in acting or directing (e.g., MFA) or equivalent professional experience and recognition as a performing artist in a theatrical setting. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience teaching within a post-secondary environment a range of acting styles and approaches for the theatre and will have demonstrated ability to direct theatre productions for the stage.

Required experience and skills in teaching acting, including track record addressing equity, diversity and inclusion in the classroom or curriculum. For example:

• documented success in teaching and mentoring at a postsecondary level in the area of acting for the stage
• awareness of pedagogical innovations within curriculum design for actor/performer training
• ability to teach a breadth of established and innovative acting styles and approaches
• demonstrated experience incorporating EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility) values in performer training (including committed inclusion of decolonial, accessible, and anti-racist approaches)
• ability to demonstrate a track record of respectful and effective engagement, teaching and mentoring of students for diverse genders, cultures, and backgrounds

Required expertise in one of these areas:

• voice and speech training
• movement (i.e. choreography, viewpoints, physical theatre)
• experience directing professionally and/or in post-secondary contexts
• ability to direct performances on mid-size proscenium and thrust stages
• strong history of respectful collaboration and collegiality within a high-pressure environment of creative production activity (including working with production staff, designers, and student artists)
• model and foster inclusive and respectful rehearsal environments in directing pedagogy and practice
• ability to contribute to the Department’s efforts to diversify mainstage programming, in alignment with the University’s Equity Action Plan, Indigenous Plan and Strategic Framework

Required skills in scholarly activity:

• record of success and experience in professional creative practice (acting and/or directing)
• record of documenting, sharing, and/or critically reflecting on creative practice across one or more of: publications, monographs, academic and/or professional conferences/panels, workshops, community-based initiatives
• demonstrated commitment to remaining up‑to‑date and current on innovations in the field of acting and/or directing

Required experience and skills in service, professionalism and collegiality, including track record addressing equity, diversity and inclusion. For example:

• demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic unit, organization, or professional setting through service and leadership
• interest and ability to engage in university governance, including service on university, faculty and departmental committees

In addition to the criteria above, the following experiences are considered assets: intimacy training, stage combat; acting for film and new media; openness to and/or experience in leading both studio and large enrollment classes; and ability to lead and innovate acting and performance curriculum.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to members of the following designated group(s):
Indigenous peoples, Black people, and racialized people or people of colour.…