Visiting Assistant Professors of Theatre Arts

Loyola Marymount University, Department of Theatre Arts Programs, offering a BA in Theatre Arts and an MFA in Performance Pedagogy, invites applications for two (2) 1-year Full-Time Visiting Professor Positions. The positions will be temporary replacements for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The Department is strongly committed to the Mission of the University and has a special concern for issues of social justice and the dialogue between faith, culture, and the arts.The Department serves a diverse population of students. The Theatre Arts Programs serve over 200 majors, as well as dozens of minors, 30 graduate students and the general university student population. Students and faculty come from increasingly diverse backgrounds: ethnic, socio-economic, sexual orientation, and age, among others. The Department of Theatre Arts Programs are committed to enhancing diversity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment.Required base qualifications for both positions include:At least 3 years teaching experience at the university levelDemonstrated expertise in teaching acting and/or actor coaching for stage and screenDemonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate courses in performance and graduate level courses on theatre pedagogyThe first position of Visiting Professor of Performance and Pedagogy requires the professor to teach courses in Undergraduate Performance and Graduate Pedagogy, potentially including:Seminar in Teaching ActingPracticum: Teaching Beginning ActingPerformance PracticumAdvanced Topics in Theatre PedagogyAnd other courses based on successful candidate's expertise and the department's needsDesired qualifications for first position include:MFA/PhD in Acting/Performance/Pedagogy or their international equivalentAbility to teach a wide range of performance classes at various levelsKnowledge of performance pedagogiesProfessional memberships such as SAG/AFTRA, VASTA, and/or AEAThe second position of Visiting Professor of Acting/Performance requires the professor to teach courses in acting, including:Acting (all levels and styles)Scene Study and Script AnalysisExperience in teaching Stanislavski, Meisner, and other methodsAnd other courses based on successful candidate's expertise and the department's needs.Desired qualifications for the second position include:Master’s Degree in Acting/PerformanceMembership in SAG/AFTRA and/or AEA.Experience in stage directingWorking knowledge of consent-forward practices and trauma-informed pedagogyVisit Our Faculty: through the HR Job Portal: (1) Letter of application that includes a short teaching philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) list of three references (no letters required at this time).PLEASE INDICATE WHICH POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYINGPriority will be given to applications received by May 17, 2026 . Applications will not be accepted after May 19, 2026.#HERC# #HEJ#Faculty RegularReasonable expected salary: $71,042.00Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyola Marymount University