Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission. At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts, forming students to grow as whole persons, pursue wisdom, and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey: educating with care, accompanying students on their journey, and working together for personal and communal transformation. For a deeper understanding of Saint Martin’s University, review the “Who We Are” information on our career home page.

Assistant Professor of Theater in Acting and Directing

Full-Time Regular Faculty

Salary: $59,222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months, benefits eligible

Closing date: Open Until Filled 

Job Type: Tenure-Track

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at Saint Martin’s University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Theater specializing in Acting and Directing.  In addition to two or three annual campus productions, the person in the position will teach classes in Acting, Directing, Stagecraft, Theater History and Literature.  In addition to teaching in the major, the candidate will teach non-majors in the university’s CORE curriculum program. CORE classes include Introduction to Theater and Acting I.   The person in this position will also assist with marketing, recruitment, and enrollment of students. 

Key Responsibilities:

We seek a dynamic teacher-performer-scholar with a passion for our small Catholic liberal arts setting, an energy for program building, and versatile scholarship.  We seek someone who will exhibit passion for sharing theatrical expertise with students as the theater department looks to the future.   

The position has a full-time teaching load of 24 semester credit hours per academic year, to begin fall (August) 2026.  

Requirements:

Preferred experience:

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials through our application portal:

· Letter of interest

· Current CV and Professional Bio

· Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)

· Statement of teaching philosophy

· Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries, please contact Darrell Born, Professor and Chair, Fine Arts Department at dborn@stmartin.edu.

Subject to final budget approval.