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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre
Job opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-21
- Type
- Job
- Organizer
- University of Missouri - Kansas City Conservatory
- Deadline
- 21 November 2026
- Where
- Kansas City, United States
- Compensation
- Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. 9-month, tenure-track, benefit-eligible position. Includes health plans, retirement contributions, discounted tuition at all four UM System campuses.
- Disciplines
- Theatre, Physical Theatre, Movement Training, Actor Training, Devised Performance
About this opportunity
The University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Physical Theatre to join its Theatre Division. The role emphasizes rigorous movement training, devised performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with responsibilities in teaching, directing, and creative research. Applications are invited for a position beginning Fall 2027.
Who can apply
- Applicants must have a terminal degree (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) in Theatre, Acting, Physical Theatre, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Must demonstrate excellence in teaching movement and physical theatre, documented expertise in at least one specialty area of performance training, significant professional performing experience, and a sustained creative research agenda.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.