Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre
Location: JSU Main Campus, MS Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400314 College/Division: Speech Communication & Theatre Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Description The Department of Speech Communication and Theatre is accepting applications for its Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre.
Examples of Duties The successful candidate will be expected to continue to produce creative work while teach a 12-credit hour course load per semester. Directing one mainstage production/musical per academic year. Courses may include, but are not limited to, the areas of theatre appreciation, acting, creative dramatics, survey of Black theatre. Mentor students and assist with their academic and creative projects. Provide supervision for departmental projects, which may require flexible hours. Attend faculty and departmental meetings. Engage in additional duties tailored to the candidate's strengths and departmental needs.
Typical Qualifications Masters degree in theater or a related field required; MFA in Acting preferred. Professional performing and/or directing experience and prior university teaching experience preferred. Demonstrated college-level teaching experience in acting or related theatre courses.
Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Application Questions 01 Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02 Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?
03 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
Required Information Employer: Jackson State University (MS) Address: 1400 John R. Lynch Street P.O. Box 17028 Jackson, Mississippi, 39217 Phone: (601) 979-2015 Website: https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/