JR102087 Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice) (Open)
Associate Professor of Theatre & Performance (Performance Practice)
CC00088 WM001 | CAS | Theatre & Performance
Faculty - Tenure Track (Less than 12 months)
Regular (benefited)
Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Posting Location - William & Mary
The Department of Theatre & Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenured position at the Associate Professor level in performance practice and directing. Appointment will begin August 10, 2027. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in innovative reinterpretations of traditional practices. Preferred research areas include nonwestern or global majority theatre and performance (Asian, African, Black, Latine, Indigenous), and/or LGBTQ and feminist theatre. Candidate must have academic leadership experience.
Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.
Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in performance practice and directing (including directing departmental productions) and other lecture and seminar-style courses related to their specific research area. Candidates who can contribute to musical/dance theatre genres, acting, stage combat or other performance technique classes will be given high consideration.
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided (“i.e. Resume/Cover letter” upload field). Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload:
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in Theatre in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who reach the first-round virtual interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than October 16, 2026. Applications received after the initial application deadline will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Theatre & Performance may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/theatre-performance/
William & Mary offers our full-time employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. Housing Relocation Resources are also available to help new employees transition successfully to the area. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus, to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php-type=none
Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
JP0517 - Associate Professor (Less than 12 months) TE - Exempt - Salary - S99
S99
2026-09-15
Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited
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Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
