Professor of Drama

Office of the Dean of the Faculty: Humanities: Lewis Center for the Arts: Theater, LCA

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Associate Professor - $139,000 - $162,000; Full Professor: $180,000 - $288,000

Description

The Department of English and the Lewis Center for the Arts are seeking an outstanding tenured senior hire working in the field of drama broadly defined, including: the literature, history, practice, and theory of drama; dramatic criticism and the history of dramatic criticism; drama in relation to aesthetics and to other media; the theory and history of theatre and of theatrical performance. This is a joint position between the Theater and Music Theater Program of the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Department of English.

Qualifications

In addition to an outstanding record of research and publication, the candidate will have evidence of dedication to teaching and advising both undergraduates and graduate students, and a willingness to serve as an active member of both English and the Lewis Center. We strongly encourage applications from all racial, cultural/national, and economic backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter; curriculum vitae; names and contact information for three references; links to e-publications or copies of recent scholarly work (e.g., articles or monographs); a statement of teaching philosophy (one page maximum); and two sample syllabi, one at the graduate level and one at the undergraduate level. Applications received by December 1, 2026 will receive a thorough review; references will be contacted in the final stages of the search. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Application Process

Please apply online via clicking Apply button above. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

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$139,000 to $288,000 p.a.