Open Rank Professor – Directing
The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, isseeking applications for a 9-month, full-time, open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Directing. The position will commence August 16, 2025.
Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must have an MFA or PhD in Theatre by the start date of employment; candidates for Associate or full Professor ranks must also have university-level teaching experience consistent with academic policy and a record of creative achievement in the profession.
We seek a visionary and collaborative colleague with primary expertise in directing to create innovative curriculum, lead a nationally recognized MFA program, and sustain a trajectory of creative achievement / research consistent with the expectations of a flagship research university. The ideal candidate will maintain a strong level of professional engagement in directing for live entertainment at a national and /or international level. A record of excellence in teaching, mentoring students, and experience working with diverse student populations at the graduate and/or undergraduate level is highly desirable along with a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Candidates must be dedicated to building a diverse and equitable learning environment through their teaching, creative inquiry, and collaboration. Candidates should have expertise in a variety of theatre methodologies and approaches. These might include Stanislavski; Meisner; Michael Chekhov; Lecoq; Theatre of the Oppressed; Bertolt Brecht; Devised Theatre; Peter Brook, or others. It is important that the candidate contribute to our commitment to including styles outside the Western canon, such as Black and Afrocentric Acting Method, Chicano, Latin American, Indigenous, and/or Asian performance practices or other practices/traditions.
The successful candidate will serve as head of the MFA Directing Program. Responsibilities include teaching courses in directing and acting for both undergraduate and graduate students and teaching in other theatre performance areas as qualified. The normal teaching load is 3/3, which includes directing departmental productions. Additional duties include mentoring students, assisting in student recruitment, supervising graduate teaching assistants, and mentoring graduate thesis and undergraduate capstone projects. Service on departmental and university committees is expected, as is contribution to curriculum development to preparestudents for contemporary directing and performance practice. Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop and maintain a creative/scholarly profile that aligns with the expectations of tenure and promotion at a tier-one research university.
Find out more and apply at:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/173097
Administrative Assistant, Dance Program
This position serves as administrative assistant for the Dance Program in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Under the daily supervision of the director of the Dance Program and the general supervision of the department’s Business Manager, the Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties, including assistance with the management of undergraduate Dance student records and serving as receptionist for the Dance program. This position requires technical skills with all types of office equipment and ability to develop a thorough knowledge of university procedures and policies. Computer skills a must, especially word-processing and Excel. Prefer a candidate with experience with university policy and procedures, experience working with the public, and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or high school diploma and 4 years work experience that is directly related to the area of employment; or equivalency.
Find out more and apply at:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/172841
Office Manager, Department of Theatre and Dance
This position serves as Office Manager and administrative assistant to the Chair of
the Department of Theatre and Dance. Under the daily supervision of the Chair, the
employee performs a variety of administrative and secretarial duties, including assistance
with the management of the graduate student records. Tasks can include, but not limited
to, assisting with technology needs of the faculty, mail distribution, generating
reports making copies, screening, and referring telephone calls and other general
administrative duties. Knowledge of University policies and procedures and ability
to handle constant interruptions and changes needed. Must feel comfortable working
with data from a variety of sources and have good attention to detail, as well as
the ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions and train faculty on new
platforms, when needed. Must be able to prioritize assignments and work with minimum
supervision. Must be able to find solutions to problems. Knowledge of office management
policies, practices, and procedures preferred. Ability to communicate well the working
of payroll to personnel, both verbally and in writing. Must maintain an effective
working relationship with faculty, staff and students. Must be a team player. Must
have good analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: Prefer a candidate with experience
working with the public, students & faculty. Computer skills a must, especially word-processing;
Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Find out more and apply at:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/172835
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment
opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status,
age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.