Visiting Assistant Professor Of Theatre

The Theatre Department at Hamilton College invites applications for a one-year visiting position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2024. We seek candidates to teach global performance history and theory, directing, contemporary acting styles, and related courses in performance theory, history, and practice. The teaching load for this position is five courses. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate their experience and interest in teaching or working with broadly diverse student populations. Your cover letter should address ways in which you raise issues of diversity and inclusion in your teaching, scholarship/practice, and/or service, and the ways in which this enhances the educational experiences of students.

The goal of the Hamilton College Theatre Department is to teach students to think and express themselves creatively while at the same time learning discipline, time management, and solid group-building and leadership skills.  Learn more about the department: https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/departments/Theatre

Ph.D. preferred; ABD applicants or those with an MFA will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate active creative and/or scholarly research interests and activities, with previous teaching experience preferred. 

The expected salary range for this position is $74,400 to $76,900.

Candidates should submit materials via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/138552 and should include (1) a cover letter, (2) CV, (3) sample syllabus, (4) teaching statement, and (5) contact information for three references. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Mark Cryer, Search Committee Chair, at mcryer@hamilton.edu. Our review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024.

Hamilton College is a residential liberal arts college located in central New York. The College has built its reputation on the teaching excellence and leading scholarship of its faculty, and on the academic distinction and intellectual curiosity of its approximately 2000 students who take advantage of Hamilton’s open curriculum (https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/open-curriculum). Accomplished faculty, highly capable and motivated students, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1 provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, intellectual and cultural diversity, and respect for differences in the development of students as human beings. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity is embodied in its need-blind admission policy and meeting the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted student for their entire undergraduate program. Please visit the college website for more information (www.hamilton.edu). 

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an inclusive and diverse learning community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and excel. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education to apply. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find other Hamilton and nearby academic job listings at https://www.hercjobs.org/regions/higher-ed-careers-upstate-new-york/, as well as additional information at https://www.hamilton.edu/dof/faculty-development/resources-for-prospective-or-new-faculty/opportunities-for-spouses-or-partners (Opportunities for Spouses or Partners). Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits.

Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community.