Assistant Professor of Acting (Tenure Track)

Description

The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time Acting faculty position (tenure track) to join our BFA Acting/Music Theater program.

This position is Pittsburgh-based and begins August 2027.

The appointee will teach courses in Acting to undergraduate Acting and Music Theatre majors.

In addition to teaching, it is expected that the successful candidate will engage in other duties such as:

• mentoring, coaching, and advising on productions,

• administrative service, including School, College and/or University-level committees,

• engaging in the life and events of the School of Drama,

• maintaining and advancing professional practices.

Starting salary is $80,000 and will be adjusted based on the candidate's qualifications and experience and includes a full benefits package.

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a terminal degree in theater, drama, or a related field(s), or have professional equivalent experience, and have a strong ability to teach acting.

The ideal candidate will have two to three years of teaching experience in a higher education setting or equivalent experience leading workshops, master classes, or residencies with university-level students. Active practice in the professional world is essential; we seek individuals who can apply their experience of their professional practice to their teaching.

We seek a colleague with an in-depth understanding of teaching acting fundamentals rooted in Stanislavski and a knowledge of other acting techniques that span heightened and contemporary language scene study across the mediums of stage and screen.

A strong candidate is a dynamic and student-centered teacher who can offer a variety of acting training to all levels of our student population, especially: Acting I (Intro to Acting) and Acting II (Contemporary and Heightened Speech scene work) or Acting III (style-specific scene work). Partnering with other acting faculty members, the ideal candidate will possess the adaptability to work within the current curriculum while also working to broaden and deepen its scope.

Additional expertise or experience in other areas, including but not limited to Acting for the Camera, Movement, Fight and/or Intimacy choreography, Directing, Audition Technique, Improvisation, Devising, etc. is encouraged. Familiarity with musical theater and its multiple subject areas is a plus.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A two-page (max) Cover Letter explaining your interest in, and fit for, the position.

• A detailed CV

• A statement of your Teaching Philosophy

• A document listing three References , including contact information. Note: references will only be contacted for finalists.

Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!

Application Review Process:

• Applications Open: Immediately

• Review of Applications begins upon receipt.

• Application Submissions close: December 11, 2026

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Questions or Assistance:

Please email our Faculty Search Coordinator: Joyce Dellovade at [email protected] with the subject line “ ACTING SEARCH ”

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama i s the first degree-granting drama institution in the US. Founded in 1914, we combine established practice with innovation and pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, and explore new forms of creative expression. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically, and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.