One-Year Full-time Artist-in-Residence Faculty Position I On-Camera Acting and Scene Study

One-Year Full-time Artist-in-Residence Faculty Position I On-Camera Acting and Scene Study

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The Department of Performing Arts invites applications for a one-year, full-time Artist-in-Residence faculty term position in On-Camera Acting and Scene Study for our BFA performance programs. The Department seeks candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through ongoing engagement with students both inside and outside of the classroom in addition to traditional teaching, and service. The appointment begins August 20, 2026 with a mandatory 2-day orientation August 20 & 21, 2026.


Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.


Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic, multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.


The Department of Performing Arts is home to one of the nation's leading undergraduate programs in theatrical performance, design, stage management, and theatre education with over 80 full- and part-time faculty members and staff and 525 students studying in nine distinct undergraduate and one graduate program. The department offers multiple BFA degrees and Emerson Stage, the production organization within the department, produces eight to ten fully staged major productions annually in five theatres. The graduate program offers an MA and MFA in Theatre Education and Applied Theatre.



ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES


Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching the following courses to our BFA Theatre and Performance and our BFA Acting students: On Camera Acting, Advanced On Camera Acting, and Scene Study . Other potential course assignments might include advanced acting classes based on the candidate's areas of expertise. This position carries a 3/3 course load, teaching 6 classes over the academic year. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, assisting in the admissions audition process, advising on Emerson Stage, serving on department and college committees, and participating in the college's system of shared governance.



QUALIFICATIONS


The ideal candidate will have an MFA degree in Acting or extensive professional credits, and experience teaching acting on the college level or in a professional studio setting. We are seeking a candidate with professional acting credits that include both film/television and stage. All applicants should have film and television credits listed on IMDB, and be a member of SAG/AFTRA.



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:


Please submit the following:

• Cover letter
  
  
• Please list any special topics classes you can teach besides On Camera Acting and Scene Study
  
  
• Curriculum vita
  
  
• A statement of teaching philosophy
  
  
• Contact information for three references (not to be contacted without applicant's written approval)
  Optional: support materials/links to professional or work or demonstration of teaching excellence
  

Your application will not be complete without these documents. Priority will be given to applications received by January 30, but review of applications will continue until an appointment is made.


Please note: In the job application, in the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, applicants must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.


If you are having issues uploading, please email [email protected]


Compensation for the one-year appointment will be $68,979.


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