Professor of Performing Arts

SCAD seeks a full-time performing arts professor to join a dedicated performing arts department in Savannah, Georgia, ranked among The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Film Schools.

In this position, you will help students develop skills in a creative environment with an emphasis on professional training for careers in film, television, and theater. In addition to leading a variety of courses, you will demonstrate model leadership, foster a positive learning environment, fulfill departmental duties, and contribute to the university’s mission and strategic goals.

The successful candidate should have on-camera credits for both film and television. The ability to teach on-camera acting fundamental performance techniques to undergraduate students is essential. SAG and/or AFTRA membership is highly preferred, as are industry connections and experience teaching acting at all levels.

The SCAD Casting Office - the only on-site, professionally run casting office in higher education - connects SCAD actors to productions in Georgia’s powerhouse film and television industry as well as in the New York and Los Angeles markets. Through star-studded events such as the Savannah Film Festival and SCAD TVfest, the university prepares students for thriving careers in performing arts.

Requirements:
⎯ Terminal degree (typically an M.F.A.) in theater, performing arts or related field; May consider professional experience in lieu of a terminal degree

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in the discipline or in a relevant field is preferred.
• Academic and professional credentials to teach in a certain discipline.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of related professions.

Work Hours:As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.