Assistant Professor of Practice of Theatre (#1605)

Marywood University — School of Communication

Location: Scranton, PA

Start Date: January 2027

Application Review Begins: October 15, 2026

The Marywood University School of Communication invites applications for a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Assistant Professor of Practice of Theatre. We are seeking a versatile theatre generalist who bridges academic excellence with robust professional practice.

The successful candidate will teach across a modern, multi-medium curriculum, lead student-facing productions from concept to delivery, and provide vital academic and career mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Integrated Teaching (Stage & Screen)

• Deliver Multi-Medium Instruction: Teach a diverse range of undergraduate courses, including writing, acting, directing, and producing for both stage and screen.
• Offer Technical Expertise: Lead specialized coursework in technical production, costuming, and other areas tailored to the candidate's professional expertise.
• Embrace Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster active engagement and synergy between the various disciplines housed within the School of Communication.

2. Student Production Leadership & Creative Direction

• Direct & Produce: Oversee a robust slate of theatrical productions and film projects, guiding them from initial concept through performance and final delivery.
• Faculty Advisor to Marywood Players: Serve as the primary advisor for the Marywood Players, direct a variety of stage and screen productions as a core part of the instructional course load.
• Utilize State-of-the-Art Facilities: Maximize student engagement within our modern facilities, including a television studio/blackbox theatre, digital media spaces, and our performing arts theatre, as well as non-traditional spaces across campus.

3. Mentorship, Advisement & Service

• Dedicated Academic Advising: Provide comprehensive student academic advisement, helping undergraduates navigate their academic curricula and industry entry points.
• Professional Mentorship: Guide student-led productions, portfolios, and creative independent projects to prepare students for the professional industry.
• University & Professional Service: Contribute actively to university governance, departmental growth, and professional service aligned with Marywood’s mission.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s or Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Theatre, Film, TV & Digital Production, or a closely related field.
• Mission Alignment: A commitment to embracing and advancing the University’s and School’s core values, mission, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: A Doctoral degree in a related area of expertise or commensurate experience.
• Professional Industry Experience: Significant, documented professional credits in the theatre, film, or television industries.
• Teaching Excellence: Proven success teaching at the university level, with a track record of effective studio, technical, or classroom instruction.

About the Institution

Founded by the Congregation of Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood University educates students on a verdant, 115-acre campus in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The School of Communication houses a robust slate of programs in multimedia communication, theatre, and music production. Our state-of-the-art facility features a television studio/blackbox theatre, radio station, newsroom lab, podcasting suite, recording studio, and a 1,100-seat performing arts theatre. Marywood encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups to create a talented, diverse faculty and a welcoming environment for all.

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