VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ACTING

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts seeks a full time Visiting Assistant Professor in acting. The Department offers a BA in Theatre, which includes multiple courses in acting, movement and voice, and an MFA with specializations in Acting, Directing, Design, Dramaturgy, Playwriting and Stage Management. The University of Iowa is a leader in the development of new work for the stage and has a long-established history of integrating technologies into production. The Department produces 10 - 15 new works annually in addition to other plays and musicals.

This faculty member will teach six courses each year. They will include introductoryto intermediate undergraduate acting as well as other topics depending on the candidate's specialty, such as Musical Theatre, Linklater or other recognized stage vocal technique, Acting for the Camera, Shakespeare, Acting in New Play Development. The visitor will be an active mentor to undergraduate actors, coaching and responding to their work in productions, and will advise general theatre students. The visitor may also participate in productions as an actor or director. This appointment will begin August 20, 2025. The initial term for this appointment is 1 academic year (2025-2026) and is renewable for up to two years contingent on performance and availability of funding.

Screening of applications begins April 21, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should include a letter of application, a complete CV, statements describing their professional and teaching practice, and three letters of recommendations. Candidates should include a link to their website or equivalent online presence if they have one.

• MFA or equivalent experience.

• professional artistic accomplishments in acting
• experience teaching or directing at the college level beyond graduate school
• experience in new play development.

• Ability to teach one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  
  
  1. Musical Theatre
  2. Acting for the Camera
  3. Linklater or other recognized stage vocal technique
  4. Acting in Shakespeare
  5. Meisner technique
  6. Acting in New Works
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Experience as a director
• Experience mentoring actors in new play development

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