Overview:

The Theatre and Speech Communication department at Salem State University invites applications for a full-time, temporary faculty position in Acting for the 2025–26 academic year, renewable annually for up to three years. We seek a dynamic teacher and theatre artist to join our collaborative department and teach undergraduate courses in acting, as well as other performance and theatre studies courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The selected candidate will also direct productions, advise students, and participate in departmental initiatives and meetings.

Our department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and offers a comprehensive curriculum with multiple degree options, including a BA and BFA in Theatre Performance and a new BA in Musical Theatre. We produce four fully mounted productions each academic year, in addition to various staged readings and student-driven projects. Our production season alternates annually between a musical and a Shakespeare production, offering students a wide range of performance experiences. Salem State is also an active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF); our students routinely advance through regional rounds and compete at the national festival in Washington, D.C.

Salem State University offers an environment where academic excellence and student success are paramount. We seek faculty who are passionate about educating a diverse student body of learners and leaders and who thrive in a collegial and collaborative setting. As an institution, we are dedicated to the success of first-generation college students, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. We value initiative, continuous improvement, and accountability. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. These include teaching, advising, scholarship/creative activity, and contributions to continuous improvement within the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include directing productions and mentoring students in performance and production work.

Please Note:Applicants must apply online and review application instructions on the Salem State University Careers page.

Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.

Overview:

The Theatre and Speech Communication department at Salem State University invites applications for a full-time, temporary faculty position in Acting for the 2025–26 academic year, renewable annually for up to three years. We seek a dynamic teacher and theatre artist to join our collaborative department and teach undergraduate courses in acting, as well as other performance and theatre studies courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The selected candidate will also direct productions, advise students, and participate in departmental initiatives and meetings.

Our department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and offers a comprehensive curriculum with multiple degree options, including a BA and BFA in Theatre Performance and a new BA in Musical Theatre. We produce four fully mounted productions each academic year, in addition to various staged readings and student-driven projects. Our production season alternates annually between a musical and a Shakespeare production, offering students a wide range of performance experiences. Salem State is also an active participant in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF); our students routinely advance through regional rounds and compete at the national festival in Washington, D.C.

Salem State University offers an environment where academic excellence and student success are paramount. We seek faculty who are passionate about educating a diverse student body of learners and leaders and who thrive in a collegial and collaborative setting. As an institution, we are dedicated to the success of first-generation college students, racial/ethnic minorities, veterans, and adult learners. We value initiative, continuous improvement, and accountability. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. These include teaching, advising, scholarship/creative activity, and contributions to continuous improvement within the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include directing productions and mentoring students in performance and production work.

Please Note:Applicants must apply online and review application instructions on the Salem State University Careers page.

Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.

Required Qualifications:

MFA in ActingTwo years of teaching experience in a higher education settingTwo years of acting experience and development, including professional productionsExperience with and commitment to teaching, supervising, and advising studentsExperience in directing theatrical productions in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA or PhD in an appropriate theatre disciplineCollege-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levelsExperience teaching a multicultural populationDemonstrated commitment to mentorship of young actorsTheatre intimacy trainingExperience teaching courses in theatre appreciation, history and script analysisStrength and potential for excellence and leadership with community engagement and university servicesDemonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegialityAs an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas

Working Location

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA with some on-campus responsibilities.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please emaileo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please Note:Applicants must apply online and review application instructions on the Salem State University Careers page.

Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.

Application requires submission of CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruitment Agencies:

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

Required Qualifications:

MFA in ActingTwo years of teaching experience in a higher education settingTwo years of acting experience and development, including professional productionsExperience with and commitment to teaching, supervising, and advising studentsExperience in directing theatrical productions in a higher education setting

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA or PhD in an appropriate theatre disciplineCollege-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levelsExperience teaching a multicultural populationDemonstrated commitment to mentorship of young actorsTheatre intimacy trainingExperience teaching courses in theatre appreciation, history and script analysisStrength and potential for excellence and leadership with community engagement and university servicesDemonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegialityAs an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas

Working Location

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA with some on-campus responsibilities.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Foraccommodation information or requests please emaileo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please Note:Applicants must apply online and review application instructions on the Salem State University Careers page.

Applications submitted to MassCareers will not be reviewed.

Application requires submission of CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruitment Agencies:

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.