VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ACTING
Requisition # 75901
Position Basics
| Type of Position |
OTHER |
| Advertising Ends on: |
Extended Until Position is Filled |
| Advertising Started on: |
Friday, April 10th, 2026 |
| College: |
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| Department: |
Theatre Arts |
Salary
Position Details
| Full/Part Time Status: |
Full Time |
| Position Description: |
The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts seeks an early career professional for a full time Visiting Assistant Professor in Acting.This faculty member will teach six courses each year. They include introductoryto intermediate acting classes as well as other topics including: Acting for the Camera, Shakespeare, Devising and Kinetics. The visitor will be an active mentor to undergraduate actors, coaching and responding to their work in productions, and will advise general theatre students.This appointment will begin August 19, 2026. Candidates should submit applications online at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Search requisition number 75901. Screening of applications begins April 21, 2026, 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 the names, email, and addresses of three references. Candidates should include a link to their website or equivalent online presence. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. Employer Profile: 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 MFA Acting program accepts students every three years. The University of Iowa is a leader in the development of new plays for the stage. The Department produces at least 20 productions annually, most of them new works.
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| Education Requirement: |
- MFA in Acting or Directing.
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| Required Qualifications: |
- professional artistic accomplishments in Directing and Acting
- ability to teach the following acting methods: Meisner, Viewpoints, Kinetics (Both acting and directing)
- experience in new play development, devising, and clown.
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| Desirable Qualifications: |
- Ability to teach one or more of the following:
- Acting for the Camera
- Linklater or other recognized stage vocal technique
- Acting in Shakespeare
- Acting in New Works
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Online Application Required Documents
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Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Statement of professional and teaching practice |
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Number of References: 3 |
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Contact Information
| Contact: |
Kellie A Kucera - kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Clas-Clas Administration
Schaeffer Hall
20 East Washington Street
240 SH
Iowa City, IA 52242-1409
Phone: 319-335-1606 |
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs. Prospective employees may review the University Campus Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.
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University of Iowa
Apr 10, 2026