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Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company (LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship, between the Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company, builds upon a more than one-hundred-year legacy. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of theatre, its literature, and its history.

The Department of Dramatic Art at UNC-Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy (non-tenure track, fixed-term). The successful candidate will teach a 3/3 load (six courses annually), with primary responsibility for the theatre history sequence required for the major. This includes Theatre History (DRAM 220 which covers theatre beyond the Euro-American tradition) and two additional theatre history courses. As a dramaturg, the faculty member will bring historical and critical perspectives into the classroom, helping students connect theatrical traditions and contexts to contemporary practice and production.

In addition to teaching, the candidate may have the opportunity to work with PlayMakers Repertory company and/or the Kenan Theatre Company.

Applicants must hold a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dramaturgy or Theatre or related discipline and have at least three years of teaching experience at the university, college, or professional level. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in dramaturgy and related practices, along with strong skills in communication, collaboration, and mentoring.

Professional dramaturgy experience with LORT/AEA or other professional theatres, new play development, or experience in directing and producing. Experience teaching Asian, African, Latin American, Latine theatre and performance.

At the time of application, candidates will be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of three professional references. Recommenders identified by the applicant will be contacted via the application portal with instructions for uploading their letters of support.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.