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Department
Film and Theatre Arts
The School of the Arts/Department of Film and Theatre at the LSU New Orleans invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructor position in Performance Studies with an expertise in Acting for the Stage, Voice, Movement, and/or Directing and Theory. A secondary expertise in Costume Design, History, Construction, and Shop Management is also highly desirable. The successful candidate will be an inspiring individual dedicated to mentorship, with a deep understanding of the history of Theatrical presentation, application, and pedagogy, and a creative approach to the future of teaching and the art at the national, regional, and community levels.
This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4).
Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Film and Theatre as needed, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s secondary area of expertise. Other responsibilities include acting as the multi-section coordinator and mentor for undergraduate Performance courses taught by Graduate Teaching Assistants and/or Adjunct Faculty, production assignments (design, directing) on 1 show per semester (minimum), Costume Shop management for 4 Theatre LSU New Orleans productions per academic year and Film projects as needed, supervision of Graduate Assistants in Production areas, curriculum and institutional effectiveness management (with the Program Coordinator), Comprehensive and Thesis committee service, recruitment, community outreach, inclusion on department, school, college and/or university committees, and other support of the administrative functions of the unit.
How to Apply
Please submit:
(1) a curriculum vitae
(2) a letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in performance, publishing, and teaching
(3) representative portfolio and/or recordings or reviews of work
(4) a one-page teaching philosophy, and
(5) the names and contact information for three references.
Application materials should be submitted to the Director of the School of the Arts, Prof. James Roe, by 11:59 PM on July 12, 2026. While we will begin reviewing and scheduling interviews at that time, the position will remain open until filled, and applications will be considered after July 12, 2026 if a preferred candidate is not identified in the first round of submissions.
Required Qualifications
MFA or equivalent terminal degree; or commensurate professional experience in the fields of Performance, Directing, Design, and/or Pedagogy
Evidence of teaching excellence at the University level
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrable expertise in Costume Design, History, Construction, and Shop Management
A successful history of grant writing, fundraising, entrepreneurship, and/or community building
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
This position will remain open until filled.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
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