About the role
Working/Functional Title
Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term
Position Summary
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Theatre and Dance. Theatre courses may include: Acting, Voice, Movement, Design and Technology, Musical Theatre, Theatre Studies, and Special Topics in Theatre. Dance courses include: Improvisation, Dance Technique of various styles, Choreography, and Special Topics in Dance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Other -MFA
Minimum Requirements
- BA, MA, MFA or Ph.D. in theatre, dance or the arts or humanities.
- Experience teaching at the college level.
- Professional experience in the performing arts field.
Required Application Materials
- a cover letter
- current curriculum vitae
- the names and email addresses of 3 potential referees (please fill out the initial application with these names and emails)
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website http://careers.msu.edu. Posting number 1115386.
For more information, contact Ann Folino White, Chair of the Search Committee at whitea38@msu.edu.
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.
Applications will be reviewed as needed.
Website
https://theatre.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.