Lecturer in Acting

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 31 Jan 2027

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Acting
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre Arts invites part-time faculty candidates for Lecturer in Acting in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Position will teach non-major courses in acting for the university core curriculum.
In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the university include teaching with professional activities as assigned.
Full-Time Faculty Annual Assignment Period NA-part-time faculty
Benefits
This position is not benefits eligible.
Essential Functions
Basic Instructional duties:
  • Prepare course outlines and teach based on approved departmental syllabi; prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures.
  • Prepare and administer timely and meaningful assessments for assigned courses.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn as well as answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Maintain contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Contribute to development of the curriculum for actor training for non-majors.
    • Ability to teach Stanislavskian methodologies in non-major acting courses.
    • Ability to teach industry standard technical theatre skills at all levels, beginner to advanced.
    • Ability to communicate with the Production Manager, Technical Director, and staff.
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA
    Required Education
    Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Acting or Theatre Arts.
    Required Work Experience
    • Three (3) years of experience teaching acting for the stage.
    • Three (3) years of professional acting experience
    • Note that relevant training/teaching experience in other settings or significant industry experience in this field may be considered in lieu of required experience.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • BFA, MFA or PHD in Acting.
    • Experience teaching actor training in a college or university setting.
    • AEA, AFTRA, SAG membership.
    • Experience in Animation.
    • Certified Actor Combatant or Instructor.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on teaching assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this discipline.

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