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Teaching Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts

University of North Dakota -
Grand Forks, ND

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Job Details

Full-time
From $48,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Experience teaching visual & performing arts
Teaching theater
Student mentoring
Faculty collaboration
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Instructional adaptability
University teaching experience
Student support
Performing arts direction
Master's degree in fine arts
Specialization in creative arts instruction
Master of Fine Arts

Full Job Description

Teaching Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts

498375

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Full-time Faculty

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Salary/Position Classification

$48,000+ 9-month contract, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Department of Theatre Arts invites applicants for a one-year special appointment as a Teaching Assistant Professor in performance. This is a 9-month non-tenure track position contingent upon availability of funding.

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of North Dakota is committed to cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration through the transformative power of the performing arts. Our mission is student centered, teaching academic excellence, innovative techniques, and creative expression. We foster a professional environment that serves our university and community by providing production experience that is diverse, inclusive, and grounded in collaboration.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having very high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 16,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers a stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will receive a contract that allocates 70% toward teaching, 20% toward creative activity, and 10% to service. The successful candidate will:

Teach a 3/4 load including several sections of THEA 161 Acting I, and other introductory theatre and fine arts courses
Direct a fall production
Assist the department in recruiting activities

All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community and to participate in the department’s recruitment and outreach initiatives. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from across the university, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, succeed. The institution encourages faculty to engage in routine professional development as a core aspect of their professional practice. This includes participating in activities that enhance knowledge, skills, and effectiveness, and that support continued growth in response to evolving institutional and disciplinary needs

Required Competencies

Ability to teach college acting classes at introductory levels
Demonstrated ability to direct productions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Theatre Arts
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching

Minimum Requirements

MFA in Directing or Acting
1 year of university work either in teaching or direction
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of experience teaching/directing at the university level
MFA in Acting and/or Directing

To Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:55 p.m. of 8/2/2026 and include the following materials:

Letter of application
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three current references
Images and/or videos of directing work

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Emily Cherry Oliver at [email protected].

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks!

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DEPARTMENT:

Theatre Arts

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Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and Civil Rights & Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota 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 UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

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