Assistant Professor of Practice in Live and Screened Performance (Career-Track)

Assistant Professor of Practice in Live and Screened Performance (Career-Track)Full-time, renewable, non-tenure-track position beginning August 2026, located in Tucson Campus, Arizona. The role focuses on acting and arts education and will integrate rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on creative practice to advance the BA in Live and Screened Performance.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeach undergraduate acting and performance courses, including foundations in performance, creative drama and improvisation, intro to theater education, social emotional learning through theater, foundations of arts education, and other courses aligned with the candidate's expertise.Provide students with a strong foundational vocabulary and practical techniques for character development and performance.Integrate experiential learning, critical analysis, collaboration, and professional preparation into all courses, supporting the Provost's "Success for Every Student" priorities.Mentor students, fostering artistic growth, disciplined practice, and creative leadership.Develop and lead K-12 arts education initiatives and community-based youth development programs that extend the School's impact beyond the university.Cultivate partnerships with local schools, arts organizations, and community groups to support access to arts education.Create a pluralistic learning environment that promotes dignity, belonging, and empowerment for all students.Maintain an active professional profile as a performing artist and educator, contributing to the vitality and visibility of the program.Participate in service and outreach to the School, College, University, community, and profession.Collaborate with colleagues on recruitment initiatives, community engagement events, festivals, auditions, and other public-facing activities.Contribute to a collegial, collaborative culture that advances TFTV's mission and strengthens connections across performance disciplines.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to design and implement arts education programming for K-12 and community youth populations.Ability to mentor students of various backgrounds in a student-centered learning environment.Minimum QualificationsDegree in Theatre, Acting, Arts Education or a related field with specialization in K-12 arts education.Demonstrated record of successful teaching at the university and/or K-12 level.Professional experience as an actor and/or teaching artist.Experience developing or leading arts programs for youth or community settings.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in Arts Education.Record of community-engaged practice that thoughtfully collaborates with schools, youth organizations, or arts institutions.Experience building sustained partnerships with K-12 systems or community-based organizations.Experience advising and mentoring a variety of undergraduate student populations.A regional or national profile through teaching, performance, or arts education leadership.Demonstrated experience teaching and implementing intimacy practices and protocols in theatre and performance settings.BenefitsU of A benefits include health, dental, vision insurance; life insurance; disability programs; sick leave; holidays; tuition reduction for employee and qualifying family members; retirement plans; and access to recreation and cultural activities.Salary$63,000–$67,000 (salary at 1.0 FTE)J-18808-Ljbffr