Job description
Greeley, CO
COMPENSATION RANGE: 51,419.00 – 52,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Schl of Theatre Arts & Dance Office
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/18/2025
BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on December 2, 2024.
The School of Theatre Arts and Dance (STAD) at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Acting in its pre-professional BFA Acting program.
Position Summary:
We seek an ambitious, energetic, and quality-driven scholar-teacher who is interested in exploring the expanding canon of theatrical style and literature. Specific teaching responsibilities include Acting I (acting fundamentals) and Acting II (scene study). Other assignments based on the candidate’s expertise are possible. The successful candidate will hold flexibility and collegiality as important values, which will enable them to join a team of skilled professionals in a supportive and student-centered environment. In addition to teaching there is a significant expectation of scholarship/professional activity and university/industry service. STAD is especially interested in candidates whose personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity will contribute to the advancement of equity, diversity, and cultural wealth at the school and college’s level. Service to the university and/or the profession, and development of a national professional profile commensurate with a tenure-track position are expected.
The School of Theatre Arts and Dance (STAD) at UNC offers five undergraduate majors, BFA in Acting, BFA in Musical Theatre. BFA in Design Technology, BA in Theatre Education, and BA in Theatre Studies. STAD is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and produces a robust theatrical season that averages six mainstage offerings per year including two musicals and a dance concert. It also operates the 90-year-old Little Theatre of the Rockies summer stock theatre. STAD’s talented students are taught and mentored by 18 full-time faculty and staff members and an outstanding roster of professional guest artists from the entertainment industry. We adhere to the values of College of Performing and Visual Arts: Creative Thinking, Belonging & Justice, Integrity, Sustaining Relationships, and Tradition & Transformation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned MFA in Acting or related performance-based field at the anticipated time of hiring (August 2025)
At least 2 years of experience teaching acting at the collegiate level as instructor of record
Evidence of achievement, or potential for achieving, a national profile of professional creative activity in acting
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to inclusive recruitment practices to attract a diverse body of students
Experience teaching Stanislavski, Meisner or a related acting technique at the collegiate level
Demonstrated success teaching strong foundational skills in acting to first- and second- year Acting and Musical Theatre majors
Membership in Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and/or SAG/AFTRA
Experience directing professional and/or college-level theatre productions
Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Acting for the Camera, Voice and Speech, Stage Dialects, Acting Styles, Stage Combat, Improvisation, Intimacy training, acting and theatrical styles beyond the traditional European canon.
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Shelly Gaza, with questions: [email protected]
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability – to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
Satisfactory completion of a background and education check, receipt of original transcripts within one month of hire, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling approximately 13,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889, is located in the City of Greeley, which has a growing population of 100,000. Greeley is situated an hour north of Denver and about 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
How to apply
Review of completed applications will begin December 3, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 4 Professional References
Teaching Philosophy
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
