Assistant Professor of Theatre (Voice and Speech)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre

The Department of Theatre in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre to start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. Summer appointments are possible, depending upon funding and enrollment. We seek a candidate with expertise in Theatrical Voice and Speech, as well as the potential for or record of a strong and developing national reputation achieved through compelling research and/or creative record. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This is an in-person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in-person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Duties will include:

• 40% Teaching or Professional Performance
• 40% Research/Scholarly and/or Creative Activities
• 20% Academic Service Activities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in Theatre (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment
• Demonstrated evidence of specific knowledge in vocal methodology and an understanding of vocal function and pedagogical techniques
• Demonstrated ability to teach voice techniques, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), and dialects for the stage as well as an additional emphasis in the performance areas such as acting, directing, script analysis, and/or other areas of interest
• Evidence of, or a demonstrated potential for, an active research agenda and/or scholarly/creative activity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in a voice system such as Linklater, Fitzmaurice, Knight-Thompson, Skinner, Lessac, Accent, etc
• Active membership in a recognized professional voice organization such as VASTA, PAVA, BVA, etc
• Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate classes that complement the current course catalog. Examples may include: Acting, Acting for Camera, Script Analysis, and Appreciation courses
• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. David Reed, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Completed applications received by October 12, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, David Reed, at [email protected].

Applicants must submit:

• curriculum vitae
• cover letter/letter of application
• personal statement which includes the following: teaching statement, research and creative efforts statement, and service statement
• proposed four (4) semester Graduate Student Vocal Training Program including possible course titles and pedagogical reasoning throughout the progression.
• a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible

Yes