Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Movement

Department of Theatre

Position Description: 

The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in movement for the actor to commence August 2025.  The successful candidate will teach classes within our performance curriculum which include Fundamentals of Voice and Movement, Movement Dynamics I & II, Stage Combat, and other courses in movement, acting and/or directing depending upon personal specialization and curricular needs.  Expertise in a mixture of movement disciplines (e.g., Alexander Technique, Laban, Feldenkrais, Chekhov, Yoga, or Pilates) and stage combat are expected, and the ability to teach acting and directing period styles, including Shakespeare, are desired. Training and expertise in additional movement disciplines (e.g. mask, clowning) and intimacy design/choreography will be viewed favorably.  The successful candidate will also be expected to direct departmental productions as part of the regular season; advise and mentor students within our BFA Acting program; and fulfill additional assignments to meet departmental needs.  As part of a normal workload, the candidate may be asked to teach online courses. All faculty members are expected to be active in BFA and MFA recruitment, service to the field and institution, and to be active in research/creative scholarship.   Excellence in teaching and research/creative endeavors will be expected. 

Qualifications: MFA or PhD in Theatre with movement emphasis or MFA in Dance with extensive theatre movement background. Two years of teaching in higher education and some professional experience required.

Rank and salary: Assistant Professor: $48,000-$53,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Application Procedures:   Applications will only be accepted on-line at  https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu.  Include on the website a letter of application, curriculum vitae with a link to your website and/or your digital portfolio, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and phone numbers of three current references. Sponsorship is not available for this position. 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Danielle Heeren, Program Assistant I

Office of the Dean, College of Fine Arts

The University of South Dakota

414 E. Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069

Danielle.Heeren@usd.edu

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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