Theatre Assistant Professor in Performance

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Position Title:
Theatre Assistant Professor in Performance

Job Category:
Faculty

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in Performance beginning Fall 2026. The successful applicant will teach courses in acting, movement, and/or voice and speech for active, career-oriented BFA and liberal arts-based BA degree programs in theatre, direct departmental productions, collaborate in curriculum development, and work with faculty in the recruitment of new students. They will continue their creative/scholarly research, as well as their professional activities as a performer, director, or coach, outside of the department, and participate in a full range of shared governance activities within the department and the university.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of two doctoral institutions in the state system. Over 23,000 students attend the urban campus located on 94 acres in a pleasant residential area on the city's northeast side. Located near Lake Michigan and just ten minutes from the downtown theatre district, the Peck School of the Arts and College of the Arts and Architecture is home to thriving arts programs in Art & Design, Dance, Film, Music, and Theatre. The PSOA offers over 20-degree programs for more than 2,100 students, making it not only the sole Arts college in the UW system but also one of the largest and most comprehensive arts schools in the region. The PSOA hosts more than 350 events annually. The city of Milwaukee is home to a thriving and diverse arts scene, featuring several professional theatre companies, world-renowned opera companies, dance troupes, museum theatre institutions, and musical ensembles.

The department of Theatre at UWM serves approximately 170 majors in BFA degrees in production/design, musical theatre, and acting, a liberal-arts-based BA, and a K-12 teaching certification program in theatre. The theatre program at UWM is focused on uncovering and developing the creative and critical potential of each student, providing robust and challenging learning environments that foster a broad range of theatrical processes and experiences. These include theatre production across various styles, as well as devised, community-based, and site-specific work. The department's programs aim to equip students with a wide range of tools to engage with the contemporary moment and respond to the community in which they live. UWM Theatre maintains an environment where all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, gender, gender expression/identity, religion (or non-religion), economic circumstances, medical or physical condition, age, or ability, are fully supported. We embody these principles by demonstrating accountable leadership, artistic excellence, non-biased peer and faculty support, and by committing to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable theatre education community. Furthermore, we aim to foster a nurturing departmental culture that supports and challenges individuals to recognize the diverse range of human experiences that are integral to the histories and creative expressions of various cultures and groups in the United States and worldwide.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching experience in acting and performance at the college or comparable professional level.
• Professional performance or directing experience.
• Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or professional equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise to teach in areas of voice and speech (Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Lessac, Berry, Rodenberg).
• Expertise to teach in areas of movement (Alexander technique, Feldenkrais, stage violence, Grotowski, Lecoq, Viewpoints, etc.).

Compensation:

The target hiring range is $60,000 - $65,000. Final salary offer is contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as demonstrated throughout the selection process.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit the following:

• A Cover Letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
• A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy Statement.
• A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a Cover Letter, Professional Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy Statement, and Professional References will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 12/01/2025. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 11/30/2025. Applications submitted after 11/30/2025 may not be reviewed.

Contact Information:

Questions about this position should be directed to McKenna Knutson at knutso62@uwm.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.