Artistic Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre

Job overview

The Artistic Director and Assistant Professor of Theatre role is onsite at George Fox University’s Newberg, OR campus. Compensation is described as competitive with comparable institutions, with no numeric salary specified. The role supports the university’s Christ-centered theatre program, academic minor, and summer community engagement programs. The position combines teaching, directing, and program leadership to develop theatre students and strengthen the university’s co-curricular and academic theatre offerings. It leads student ensembles, directs productions, teaches acting and directing courses, and extends the program’s work into the local community.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with theatre and performing arts leadership on the program’s vision
• lead an ensemble-building program
• help facilitate weekly Theatremakers gatherings
• direct two main-stage shows per year, typically including a musical
• teach one or two theatre courses per semester
• develop and run a summer community engagement program
• lead season planning
• participate in scholarship auditions, budgeting, scheduling, advising, mentoring, and university service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

artistic director

assistant professor of theatre

newberg or

george fox university

theatre

acting

directing

student ensemble

main-stage productions

teaching

summer community engagement

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a full-time, nine-month faculty position that may be tenure-track or teaching-track depending on qualifications, although the feed lists part-time employment. A master’s degree or equivalent in acting, directing, or a related field is required. An MFA or PhD and three or more years of college-level teaching are preferred.

About the employer

George Fox University - Faculty is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.