Western Oregon University Hiring for Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting at Monmouth, OR Full Time

Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting

Recruitment #: F2204

Review Date: Immediate review | Open until filled

Department: Theatre Department/CAD

Annual Salary Rate: $45,000 – $48,000

Job Summary:

Western Oregon University seeks a (.75 -1.0) professor of acting for a one-year initial appointment (with the potential for renewal) to teach classes as part of a BA/BS and a BFA acting curriculum, as well as direct one main stage production annually. The successful candidate may also be granted reassignment time to audition prospective students, evaluate BFA acting students at conferences, and attend state and/or national conferences to recruit for the program.

Minimum Qualifications:

● MFA in Acting/Performance

● Professional Acting and Teaching experience

● Directing on the professional and/or university level

Preferred Qualifications:

● 2-3 years of college-level teaching (or equivalent)

● The ability to teach stage combat, intimacy coaching, Introduction to Film, Devising

● Experience teaching the following required classes:

○ Introduction to Theatre

○ Elements of Acting (for non-majors)

○ Play Reading

○ Acting I

○ Acting II

● Experience teaching the following preferred classes:

○ Speech I (IPA preferred)

○ Voice I and Voice II (modern methodology)

○ Acting for the Camera I & II

○ Period Styles–Restoration and Manners

○ Contemporary Audition

Required Application materials (PDF only):

1. WOU Employment Application form available here
2. Cover Letter that addresses each qualification of the position.
3. Resume/CV
4. Philosophy of Teaching that addresses your experience or ability to teach the classes listed above
5. Review the Board Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and respond to the following Diversity questions

Questions may be addressed to David Janowiak, chair of the search committee at [email protected].

Employee COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

All WOU students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All newly hired employees must meet the vaccination requirement or file an exemption prior to their first day of employment.

Benefits: Western Oregon University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees which includes 95% premium paid healthcare, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities. http://www.wou.edu/hr/benefits/

Application materials:

Four professional references will be requested from finalists.

Background Check:

A criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

Education Check:

An education check will be done as a condition of employment for positions with higher educational degree requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws.

Western Oregon University only considers visa support for Tenure Track employees placed in specialized positions that are continuing regular university appointments for multiple years.