Job Description
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Employee: - Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs
(employee and spouse only).
- Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
- Comprehensive benefits plan: medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
- Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1).
- Free lunch
Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and
Qdoba included.
- Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning
Academy .
Job Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre
Department: Performing Arts, College of
Arts and Humanities
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Department Head of Performing Arts
Positions
Supervised: Student Employee(s) as Applicable
Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the
application, you will need the following documents to upload.
Supplemental Materials - Cover Letter specifying your area
of expertise and interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent
directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu
- Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees
completed
- Teaching statement demonstrating alignment with Lindenwood's RISE program (~1 page; consult )
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The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu ***
Job Summary Faculty and instructors are responsible for
curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the
university.
The College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor
of Theatre.
Qualified applicants will possess a MA (MFA preferred) in Theatre, a sub-field, or a closely related field with
specialization in Technical Theatre and Theatre Design. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 2 courses (6 credit hours) each
semester of coursework in the Theatre curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood
faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and
participate in faculty governance and campus life.
The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Theatre is a full-time, 9-month faculty
position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled.
We seek an enthusiastic teacher, as well as a committed and highly collaborative colleague, whose background demonstrates an
ability to support students' development as they prepare for many different careers both within and outside of traditional theatrical
fields.
In addition to 12 hours per academic year of instruction, this position will receive 12 release hours per academic year for
technical duties and student mentoring in the production of the program's 4-show season. These duties will be primarily in the areas of
scenic design and construction.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description
is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This
job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer
to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.
Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom
cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all
disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs
and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values,
and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by
the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic
administrators and communicated to the faculty.
Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and
instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.
Required
Qualifications An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may
be designated by position.
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Additional Requirements for this position:
- MA (MFA
preferred)
- Experience teaching at the college level is required
- Knowledge of / experience in lighting and stage management
would be advantageous
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge,
skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.
Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding of
complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written
communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and
by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage
interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and
inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.
Decision-Making & Analytical
Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas,
directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal
with abstract and concrete variables.
Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use current technology to enhance
effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn
and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas
(LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.
Work
Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job's functions.
- Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote, all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex.
On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine,
situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided at the administrator's discretion.
- General office and/or classroom setting for
on-campus faculty and instructors
- Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a
computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access, distraction free from noise and
movement
- See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations
Physical Abilities The
physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job's essential
functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Stamina to
teach classes as required
- Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
- Ability to meet on-campus requirement for
classes and duties that are designated as such
Attendance View Attendance by
Rank
Equal Opportunity Employer Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies
with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other
protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and
dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours