Duke University, Theater Studies
Position ID:
Duke-TheaterStudies-AIR1 [#31716, 50373724]
Position Title:
Artist in Residence, Director
Position Type:
Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/27 23:59:59* (posted 2026/02/20)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Theater Studies at Duke University seeks applications for a non-renewable, full-time Artist in Residence to teach in Fall 2026: one section of Introduction to Acting, one section of Musical Theater Workshop, and one section of Mainstage Production (direct our Mainstage production of Witch). M.F.A. in Directing or a related field is required. Teaching experience in Acting and Musical Theater is preferred. Submit a cover letter addressed to Chair Esther Kim Lee, curriculum vitae, and three names of references via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org Applications received by February 27, 2026 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
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