Fulltime- Visiting Assistant Professor /Visiting Instructor

Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a visiting position in theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance beginning August 1. The rank will be Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor, depending on qualifications. Appointment is for nine months per year (August - May). This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Requirments 

• Applicants should possess or be close to completing a doctorate (or terminal degree) in theatre. 
• Teaching experience required.

Teaching load is 3/3 to include acting, theatre studies and directing a production.

To apply 

 Candidates must submit the following items electronically via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/185793): 

• a cover letter
  • Our department and Franklin & Marshall College are committed to teaching and mentoring individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives. In your cover letter, please describe how you could work with us to support an inclusive and equitable educational community where diverse cultures, viewpoints, and experiences are valued.
• curriculum vitae;
• graduate transcript(s)(unofficial copies are fine);
• teaching evaluations and/or observations (if available)
• one list of two reference names

(NOTE: letters of reference will be solicited at a later stage, and once they are solicited referees will need to supply them within two weeks). For full consideration applications should be received by June 1, 2026. 

Individuals who need accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or to otherwise participate in the employment process should contact the department’s academic coordinator [Rayna Howard rhoward@fandm.edu until May 31st and TND Chair Jennifer Conley jennifer.conley@fandm.edu starting June 1st]. 

 Franklin and Marshall College is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment.