A full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Theater, with a specialization in directing, playwritingand production –a dynamic artist-scholar with a strong production background, who is committed to excellence in teaching, creative work, and service.
The appointment is expected to begin on August 15, 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct at least one departmental production per academic year.
- Teach undergraduate courses in acting, directing, playwriting, productionand other theater-related subjects
- Develop and revise curricula to reflect diverse theatrical traditions and practices
- Advise and mentor students in academic and production-related settings
- Engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly work in the field
- Contribute to departmental and university service
- Foster an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity in all its forms
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to direct theatricalproductions (both student and professional), teach a range of undergraduate courses in acting, directing, playwriting and production – and contribute to a vibrantcurriculum and help build a growing theater culture and community.
Some knowledge of theater from the MENA region is beneficial though not essential. Similarly, some background in directing or acting for film is also beneficial.
Candidates are asked to submit
- Letter of interest
- CV
- Samples of work or production-related materials – including but not limited toscripts, videos of productions (or links), reviews
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity employer.
