Full Time: Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting for Stage and Screen

The School of Performing Arts at DeSales University, a Catholic,
Salesian institution, invites applications for a full-time,
one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting for the Stage and
Screen, with the possibility of renewal and transition to a
tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The position requires
candidates with a terminal degree in a directly related field or an
outstanding professional career (Assistant Professor of
Professional Practice). Candidates should also possess a wide skill
set and a recognized body of work as a theatre artist and
demonstrate a successful record of teaching experience. This
position is an annual nine-month appointment. Salary is
commensurate with experience, plus a strong benefits package.
Appointment to begin August 2026.

Responsibilities include a 4/4 teaching load, concentrated in the
following areas:

Teaching courses in the Acting for Stage and Screen track.
Directing one production per year. Directing qualifies as a
single teaching load.

Other Desirable Skills:

Ability to teach Movement for the Actor and Stage Combat.
Ability to teach other courses within the Theatre
Department.
Ability to create and teach special topics courses.

The position also involves academic advising, recruitment, and
supporting a diverse community of artists.

DeSales University’s Theatre Department offers a BA degree in
Theatre with 110 majors in five tracks (Acting for Stage and
Screen, Musical Theatre, Design and Technology, Arts
Administration, and Theatre Education) and 7 full-time faculty
members. There is also opportunity for collaboration with the Dance
and TV/Film departments within the School of Performing Arts.
During the summer months the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is
in residence at The Labuda Center for the Performing Arts and is a
possible opportunity for additional faculty development.

For more information about the Theatre Department, please go to:

https://www.desales.edu/academics/academic-programs/detail/theatre

For more information about our productions please go to:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLidZqfw-wqH3gSxktINiFFHfCRqOn8m75&si=iYXcpzFkIdB39DUv

Applications need to be complete to be considered for review. To
apply, please submit electronically (PDF preferred) the following
material to Benedict Munisteri, Associate Dean for the School of
Performing Arts ( [email protected]
). In the subject line of the email, please only include your Last
Name-Acting Stage and Screen:

Letter of Application (outlining interest and
qualifications)
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Contact Information for three Professional References
Photocopies of all Transcripts (official transcripts will be
required, if hired)
Link to an online Portfolio

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.