Adjunct Faculty, School of Theater

Adjunct Faculty, School of Theater

George Mason University’s School of Theater is seeking applications for Adjunct (Part-time) teaching positions. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.

About the School:

George Mason University’s School of Theater seeks experienced Adjunct Faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year to teach undergraduate courses in Acting for the Camera and Audition Techniques for Stage and Screen. We also seek letters of interest for consideration for future opportunities to teach one or more courses in theatrical performance, design, or technical theater, including Introduction to Theater, Acting 1, Acting 2, Fundamentals of Production, Theater History, World Theater, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Dramatic Literature, and American Voices, with a specialization in one or more cultures or communities typically underrepresented in academia (including Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Disabled, LGBTQIA+).

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have the necessary training and experience to instruct theater students in advanced work in their area of expertise. A terminal degree in Theater or Theater-related field is recommended, but not required.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise who can bring a unique, inclusive voice to the School of Theater and to the field. We welcome their commitment to helping us build a more equitable and diverse community at Mason.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number PO1644 at https://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.