Description

Creighton University’s Department of Fine & Performing Arts invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Theatre, beginning in January 2027. Candidates should have experience teaching at the undergraduate level. In addition to assuming responsibility for technical direction and production management for up to four productions per years, candidates will teach a 2-2 undergraduate course load based upon experience and departmental needs, including lighting design and upper-level courses. We prefer candidates with interest in community engagement, service learning, and especially teaching theatre. Additionally, we are looking for candidates who can foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs.

Qualifications

• M.F.A. in Theatre or closely related degree such as Technical Direction required
• Candidates with interest in community engagement, service learning, and teaching theatre preferred
• 2-4 years of professional experience in scenic construction, structural engineering for the stage and rigging
• Advanced skills in theatrical drafting software (Vectorworks or AutoCAD)
• Prior experience teaching or a demonstrated ability to instruct and safely manage undergraduate students in a technical environment
• Proven ability to manage multi-venue calendars, student labor pools, and complex materials budgets
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
• Evidence of excellent college level teaching preferred
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit the following through Interfolio. When prompted, please upload the following:  

• Letter of intent or Cover Letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• One-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy 

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: 

• Examples of recent work (designs, renderings, etc.)
• A one-page statement describing the candidate’s potential contributions to Creighton’s mission (https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability 

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/fineandperformingarts/. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Fred Hanna, Chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts (FredHanna@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AAP/EEO Statement 

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