Eastern Illinois University, Department of Theatre Arts, Acting/Directing Specialist

The Department of Theatre Arts at Eastern Illinois University seeks an Assistant Professor to teach in the acting program beginning fall 2010.

The successful candidate will become a member of an active Department of Theatre Arts located within the College of Arts and Humanities. The Department of Theatre Arts consists of eight faculty, three staff and 60 majors and minors. This position will be responsible for: Teaching in and coordinating the acting/directing sequence; general education and teaching in an area of specialty as needed within the departmental structure. The opportunity to direct at least one production annually is available depending upon qualifications. Contribution to departmental activities and committees is expected. Full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. MFA, PhD or equivalent professional experience of 3-5 years minimum expected. Additional training or expertise in dance/movement/musical theatre will be considered a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive. Please visit the Theatre Arts web page at: http://www.eiu.edu/~theatre/home/index.php

Eastern Illinois University enrolls approximately 12,000 students on its Charleston campus. Its location places it between Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. Charleston is located 50 miles south of Champaign-Urbana. Eastern is committed to diversity and we encourage candidates who will contribute to meeting that goal to apply. Applications and nominations of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

The Department of Theatre Arts is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Send letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, graduate and undergraduate transcripts to:

Search Committee: Acting /Performance
Department of Theatre Arts
600 Lincoln Ave.
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois 61920

Electronic submissions may be sent to: theatre@eiu.edu or dklewis@eiu.edu.