Title: Assistant Professor - Performance (Full-Time Temporary)

Application Review Date: May 11, 2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Performance (full-time temporary); one-year appointment beginning Fall 2026

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate is a congenial collaborator and a mentor with strong oral and written communication skills. Requirements: terminal degree in Acting or Directing, experience teaching undergraduate acting courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to candidates with experience directing productions in an undergraduate environment. Also preferred, candidates with expertise in other areas of theatre, experience teaching Theatre Appreciation and knowledge of online course delivery.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi and names and phone numbers of three references. Review of applications begins May 11, continuing until the position is filled. Go to https://www.radford.edu/content/human-resources/home/employee-experience-/managers-supervisors/teaching-faculty-search/TRFacultySearchCommittee.html for information regarding the search process.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Months per Year: 9

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Department: Theatre, Dept of

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Department Contact Name: Robyn Berg

Department Contact Phone: 5408315231

Department Contact Email: rberg3@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.