Academic/Instructor Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Theatre Studies Wellesley College [...]

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Theatre Studies The Theatre Studies program at Wellesley College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor to teach one course during the second half of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to cover subjects related to the critical analysis of dramatic texts and staging. Their scholarship should ideally be rooted in global performance history and theory, and/or performance studies. Basic Qualifications: A terminal degree in Theatre Studies or related discipline/professional experience, minimum 3 years previous higher ed teaching experience Position Information: Teaching Load: 0.2, Spring 2027 Term of Appointment: Spring 2027 Target Start Date: January 25, 2027 Minimum Salary: $10,000 Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions. EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members of the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Playbill, Inc.