Job Duties
Norfolk State University is seeking a tenure-track full-time Assistant Professor of Drama and Theatre specializing in African American Theatre & Performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses such as Acting and Intro to Theatre, serving as the Program Coordinator for the Drama & Theatre Division, and engaging in professional development, research, and university service. The position requires a commitment to supervising a diverse student population and maintaining regular office hours.
Responsibilities
• Teach courses in Acting, Intro to Theatre, and other areas as qualified.
• Serve as the Program Coordinator of the Drama & Theatre Division with 3 credit hours of release time.
• Maintain high levels of professional development, research, and creative activity.
• Engage in university service and committee work.
• Supervise and train a diverse population of students.
• Maintain regular office hours.
Minimum Qualifications
• M.F.A. in Acting/performance or related field.
• Five years of teaching experience, including three years at an assistant professor level.
• Five years of professional experience as an actor, including performing African
American theatrical works.
Additional Considerations
• Specialization/certification in voice and/or movement for actors.
• Experience with academic program assessment in higher education.
• Excellent leadership and personnel management skills.
• Experience with budgeting/procurement processes.
• Knowledge and experience with NAST Accreditation.
• Experience in grantsmanship.
Special Instructions
Application Procedures.
Applicants may visit to submit the following materials
• Commonwealth of Virginia State Application. Submit all application materials on the state of Virginia website.
• CV including courses taught.
• Cover Letter.
Requirements below must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
• Three letters of recommendation with signature required prior to hire.
• Diversity statement.
• Curatorial philosophy and proposed one-year program for James Wise Gallery.
• Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalist).
• Link to online portfolio of curated exhibitions, educational programs, etc.
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Location Description
The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 7578238160
Email: Emailed material is not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.