Assistant Professor of Theatre - 645

Position Details

Position Information

• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: English Theatre & Languages
• Office: Working Title
• Vacancy Type: Tenure Track Faculty
• Min TE Requirements: Degree in appropriate discipline area - prior experience teaching in higher education setting. MFA or MA in a design and technology related field is preferred; experience in higher education is desirable. Candidates with exceptional professional and higher education experience will also be considered.
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Position: 645
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Months per year: 9
• Is this a grant funded position: No
• If yes please indicate the end date of the grant (if applicable): NA

Primary Purpose of Organization

• Unit: Student Instruction

Primary Purpose of Position

• Teaching Lighting Designer and Technical Director

Job Description The Department of English Theatre and World Languages of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning August 2026.

The position will:

• Manage set construction of at least three program productions per year.
• Design and execute at least three lighting designs for the academic year.
• Implement renovations for and manage operations of a smaller black box theater space.
• Provide technical support for student productions.
• Manage student technical crews for main stage productions.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Stagecraft

• Theatre Practicum

• Introduction to Theatre Lighting Design

• Other design and technology courses in the successful applicants areas of expertise.

• Teaching load is twelve hours each semester with reassigned time for shop and design assignments.

Application Instructions

• Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uncp.edu.
• Attach cover letter, current CV, and three letters of recommendation.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Management Preference

• Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation: No

Posting Information

• Job Opening Date: 03/19/2026
• Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Yes: Open Until Filled
• Posting Category: Faculty
• Posting Number: EPA01105
• Quick Link to Posting:https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13106

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check.
• An employment background check includes:
• Criminal background check
• Employment verification
• Reference checks
• License verification (if applicable)
• Credit history check (if applicable)
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired 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.
• New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
• Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

Equal Opportunity Statement UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national origin.

UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents:
• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

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