Fordham University seeks a skilled, experienced part-time non-tenure track adjunct faculty to teach Playwriting, a required course for the playwrights and a major elective within the Theatre Program, and/or co-teach a foundational theatre major course, Collaboration, a mandatory course for incoming first-years in the program for Fall 2025
Fordham Theatre is committed to cultivating an expansive vision for the program that assures its preeminent standing, elevates its profile as an innovative leader in undergraduate theater training, and centers social justice in all aspects of its work. The Theatre Program is based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center Campus in Manhattan and is housed academically within a department alongside Visual Art.
Responsibilities include guiding students in theatre principles and techniques, preparing course materials and assessments aligned with the curriculum, conducting lectures and workshops, mentoring students while fostering a creative learning environment, and bringing industry experience of current trends into the classroom. This professor may teach up to two courses: Collaboration I, Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00-12:45 pm; and/or Playwriting, Tuesdays 11:30 am-2:15 pm beginning Fall 2025 (semester runs August 27-December 9, 2025)
Course Description: THEA 3700 - Playwriting
This playwriting workshop is the cornerstone of the playwriting program. It intentionally welcomes writers of many levels of experience to one dynamic space. The workshop's goals are to teach basic craft and create an environment that will guide the writers' explanation of their individual voices. We concentrate on four major issues: storytelling, character, structure, and language.
Course Description: THEA 2080: Collaboration I
This course is designed to provide the student with 1) tools for effective and meaningful collaboration, including strengthening communication skills, critical thinking skills and creative problem solving skills; 2) a basic understanding of acting, directing, designing, stage management and playwriting; 3) opportunities for hands-on experience in all disciplines; 4) opportunities for how to give and receive critical feedback and offer meaningful reflection of theatrical practices.
Part-time NTT instructors at Fordham are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Certain employment terms, including minimum per-course rates, are set by the Adjunct Faculty Collective Bargaining AgreementPart-time NTT faculty may teach a maximum of two courses per semester at either or both of Fordham's two main campuses at Rose Hill (Bronx) and Lincoln Center (Manhattan). Playwritingand Collaboration I is currently only offered at the Lincoln Center campus.
A Terminal degree (MFA in Theatre, specifically in Playwriting).
A minimum of one year of experience teaching related subject matter at the college or university level.
Experience successfully working with and teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students from a range of theatrical experiences
Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching and has a joy and passion in sharing knowledge and learning with students.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV. Questions may be directed to the Director of the Theatre Program, May Adrales at madrales@fordham.edu with the subject line “Playwriting Instructor.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty
