Assistant Professor of Acting

Assistant Professor of Acting

Requisition ID: 2026-10878

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Theatre Arts

Advertised Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, Commensurate with
qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

Utah State University's Department of Theatre Arts is seeking a
full-time, Assistant Professor of Acting. The ideal candidate will
have a strong record of teaching various acting, voice, and
movement courses and demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and
student success. The position is defined as 50% creative activity
or research, 40% teaching, 10% service.

This position is for the 2027-2028 academic year anticipated to
start in August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teaching load is 3/3 and may include courses in the following

subjects:

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• Acting (all levels)
• Acting for the Camera
• Voice
• Stage Combat
• Movement
• Understanding Theatre
• Other areas as appropriate to department needs
• Participate in the annual portfolio review of BFA Acting and

Musical Theatre students.

• Mentor undergraduate student projects and grants.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities, including

attending recruiting events in and/or out of state.

• Participate in audition and admissions processes.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Create and produce creative activity/research to remain current

in the profession.

• Contribute to high-quality teaching, mentoring, experiential

learning, and meaningful educational opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Acting or related field.
• At least two years of teaching experience at the university

level post graduate school.

• A documented professional body of work as an actor in stage,

film, television, voiceover, or digital/emerging media.

• Demonstrated expertise in teaching college-level stage combat

(armed and unarmed) and integrating physical safety and
consent-based practices into actor training.

• Demonstrated commitment to student recruitment and

participation in audition and admissions processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of college-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to direct in an academic setting.
• Experience and familiarity with curriculum development,

advising, and season planning.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the

Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your

application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"

• Names and contact information of at least three references to

be typed at the beginning of the application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$60,000 - $70,000, Commensurate with qualifications and experience,
plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather
and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature
changes.

College/Department Highlights

The College of Arts & Sciences is at the heart of Utah State
University's land- and space-grant mission. Through transformative
learning experiences, we serve learners at all levels of
post-secondary education including concurrent enrollment students,
undergraduates, graduate students, and lifelong learners. We foster
discovery and creativity through rich academic experiences that
prepare students to meet tomorrow's challenges, drive innovation in
research and the arts, and make meaningful contributions to our
communities.

The College of Arts & Sciences is a vibrant hub where students
are inspired to explore, lead, and make an impact. At the heart of
Utah State University's land- and space-grant mission, the college
brings together science, humanities, and the arts to empower
students with durable skills, hands-on experiences, and lifelong
knowledge. Through transformative learning opportunities, we serve
learners at all levels-concurrent enrollment students,
undergraduates, graduate students, and lifelong learners-fostering
discovery, creativity, and a spirit of collaboration. Our faculty,
staff, and students advance knowledge, spark innovation, and pursue
artistic excellence while engaging meaningfully with our
communities. Together, we prepare students to face tomorrow's
challenges and chart their own unique paths forward.

Housed in the College of the Arts and Sciences at USU, the
Department of Theatre Arts is comprised of 11 full-time faculty
plus adjuncts and Visiting Assistant Professors, 6 graduate
students, and over 160 undergraduates. The department offers BFA
degrees in Acting, Musical Theatre, Design, and Theatre Education;
a BA in Theatre; and MFA degrees in Costume, Set, and Lighting
Design. The BFA mission is to prepare students for graduate school
or professional careers as performers and designers. The department
administers the Lyric Repertory Company, a professional summer
repertory theater housed in a Victorian theater located in downtown
Logan.

Utah State University is an R1 university under the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as well as an
accredited institutional member of the National Association of
Schools of Theatre (NAST).

University Highlights

As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah
State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities
across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and
engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie
distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative
research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships
with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge
and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world.
With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation's
second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students
to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address
critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at
locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30
locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential
campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide
campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU
educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns,
serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud
member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The
Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by
capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in
2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This
tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232
student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community,
where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours,
with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all
individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where
diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to
recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will
champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach,
and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community
and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and
be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when
it named Utah State the best employer in
Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support
careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally,
USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation
for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable
accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA
coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or
hr@usu.edu.

*updated 10/26

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