Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor of Acting & Directing

Tenure track appointment for Associate or full Professor of Theater in Acting and Directing. Governance and Service • Serve on School of Theater, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and George Mason University governance committees as assigned by Director of the School of Theater; and • Additional responsibilities negotiated with Director of School of Theater. Required Qualifications: • PhD, MFA, or terminal degree in Acting, Directing, or related field, and at least five years of professional experience as a theater director in Regional and/or Higher Education settings; • Experience with multiple modes of theater practice which may include devised processes, physical theater, musical theater, and experimental theater among others; • Experience mentoring student directors at the undergraduate level; • Experience teaching specialized areas of study such as choreography, improvisation, stage movement, intimacy direction, script analysis, etc. ; • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively; • Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusivity and belonging through research, teaching, and creative practice; • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas; • Active engagement in professional and artistic organizations, conferences, and networks related to performing and directing theater; • Professional affiliation with such organizations as Actors' Equity Association (AEA)ACTORS', The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), or others; • Strong commitment to building community through pedagogy and production; and • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. Open Until Filled:Yes