<p>Position Title Assistant Professor of Theatre, (Non-Tenure Track) - College of Arts and Sciences Division College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Department Theatre Job Description</p> <p>Ashland University, a primarily undergraduate institution, seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatre, Non-Tenure Track, position in the Department of Music and Theatre to begin August 2026. A terminal degree in Theatre (MFA in Acting or Directing or PhD in Theatre) is required by the start date. The successful candidate will have teaching and directing experience.</p> <p>Primary responsibilities are directing one show each semester, teaching courses in the theatre minor and academic core, and serving as Artistic Director/Assistant Department Chair. Specific courses could include: Theatre Aesthetics, Script Analysis, American Musical Theatre, Acting for Non-Majors. Production responsibilities include: selecting season, hiring guest designers and directors as needed (especially lights, sound, set, costumes, technical director), managing production budget, interfacing with the ticketing system, securing rights, scripts, etc.</p> <p>Teaching-Related Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Teach core classes required for Theatre minor (TH 203 Theatre Aesthetics, TH 204 Script Analysis, TH 214 Acting for Non-Majors, TH 303 American Musical Theatre). </li><li>Assist/advise chair with hiring of adjunct faculty. </li><li>Assist/advise chair with scheduling of theatre classes. </li><li>Curriculum maintenance & development -revise current minor and core classes, propose new courses as needed. </li><li>Advise Theatre minors as needed. </li></ul> <p>Production Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as Artistic Director for theatre program (select season, hire guest designers and directors as needed, especially lights, sound, set, costumes, technical director). </li><li>Manage production budget. </li><li>Secure rights, scripts, etc. </li><li>Direct one theatre production each semester (each equals a three-credit load reduction). </li><li>Instructor of record for TH 150 (Theatre Performance Laboratory), 1 credit course for working on a show - performers, crew, etc. </li></ul> <p>Additional Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>May serve as advisor for student groups: Drop of a Hat, Alpha Psi Omega. </li><li>Set up ticketing for theatre and music events in Hometown ticketing. </li><li>Post job descriptions, hire, schedule, and supervise student employees (Music/Theatre Event Staff, Costume Shop Assistants, Scene Shop Assistants, and House Manager). </li><li>Work with department chair to schedule the theatre spaces; maintain calendar. </li><li>Observe Theatre adjuncts. </li><li>Responsible for maintaining and overseeing the following spaces: </li><li>Hugo Young Theatre - 720 seat proscenium space w/booth and sound board station </li><li>Studio Theater - 75 seat Black Box space w/booth </li><li>Costume Shop </li><li>Scene Shop - on site </li><li>2 costume storage spaces - on site </li><li>Properties storage space - on site </li><li>Lighting storage space - on site </li><li>Furniture storage space - off site </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Terminal degree in Theatre (MFA in Acting or Directing or PhD in Theatre). </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Capacity to teach/collaborate across disciplines that may include: </li><li>Classics </li><li>Literature/literary analysis </li><li>Music </li><li>Communication Studies </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/24/2026 Proposed Rank Assistant Tenure-Track No Service Basis 9 month Fixed Term No Term Start Date 08/24/2026 Term End Date 05/14/2027 Benefits Yes</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Posting Number F119P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/24/2026 Job Open Date 11/24/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and contact information for three references.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to Dr. Rowland Blackley, Chair, Department of Music and Theatre by email (rblackle@ashland.edu). Completed applications will be reviewed as they are received.</p> <p>Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/7975</p> <p>Reference Collection</p> <p>References</p> <p>Minimum Requests Maximum Requests Recommendation Deadline</p>