Assistant Teaching Professor of Acting and Acting for the Camera
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Bsu · Ball State University$52K–$56K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
Jenkins
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Requirements
- Master's degree in performance or equivalent professional experience completed by date of employment.
- The ability to teach all levels of acting, acting for the camera, and industry-centered courses for acting and musical theatre students.
- Teaching experience at the university/college level, gained concurrently or at any time.
- Ability to serve as an artist for production work when needed.
- Tested Experience Qualifications:
- Five years consistent professional performance, directing, accompanying, or coaching experience in established regional or national theatre performance venues including Broadway, Off-Broadway, National Tours, or Major Regional Theatre venues OR
- Three years consistent professional performance experience in mainstream television and film OR
- Recognition/award by a regional or national awards organization (Tony, Joseph Jefferson Awards, Helen Hayes Awards, etc.)
- M.F.A. in Acting completed by date of employment.
- Three years of teaching experience at the university/college level.
- Connections and recognitions within the professional acting and/or musical theatre industries.
- Experience in the synthesis of singing and acting.
- How to apply:
- Inquiries regarding this opportunity may be directed to Bill Jenkins, Department Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at: wjenkins@bsu.edu.
- Required application materials include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae along with a professional resume (Do not use the autofill resume feature.)
- A one-page teaching philosophy
- The names, e-mail address, and telephone numbers for three professional references will be requested in the application.
- Applications must be received by 12:01 AM June 25, 2026.
Benefits
$52,000 - $56,000Department:Theatre & DanceStart Date:08/17/2026About this opportunity:The Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a non-tenure-line Acting position beginning August of 2026.Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.What you'll do and what you will bring:Duties and Responsibilities:A teaching load that will include all levels of course work in acting, acting for the camera, industry centered courses (such as audition), and introduction to theatre;Mentorship and coaching of upper-level students in conjunction with showcases and professional auditions;Work as a director, coach, or actor in assigned departmental productions;A dedication and commitment to helping foster and cultivate overall student success;Facilitating the Department's ongoing relationships with the Department of Media including Radiance Cinema and our innovative collaboration with the Heartland Film Festival;Fulfilling service obligations, including assigned committee work at the Department, College, and University level, on a national, regional, and local level.Working in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty, staff, and students in facilitating the theatre and dance production program at Ball State University.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceParental leave
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Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Acting and Acting for the Camera
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