Visiting Temporary Lecturer in Theatre History, Literature, and Theory

The Department of Theatre Arts at Baylor University seeks a Visiting Temporary
Lecturer in Theatre History, Literature, and Theory for the 2022-2023 academic
year, August-May.

Join a robust and dynamic theatre program with BA, BFA Performance, BFA
Design/Tech, MA Theatre Studies, and MFA Directing degree programs. We seek a
colleague to teach undergraduate and graduate students. Course topics may include
Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Dramaturgy, Dramatic Theory, Research Methods;
opportunity to teach seminars in area of specialization.

Applicants should possess PhD in Theatre History, Theatre Studies, Performance
Studies, or closely related field; ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates whose
research specializations offer academic diversity to the program’s existing faculty
profiles are particularly encouraged to apply; examples include theater for social
change, theatre of Central and South America, the African diaspora, Francophone
theatre and drama, theatre and disability studies, etc.

The successful candidate will be
expected to maintain active national and/or international research and publication
agenda in area of specialization. Teaching experience is preferred. Applicants for fulltime teaching positions at the University are asked to provide a statement of religious faith demonstrating understanding and compatibility with Baylor’s Christian mission.
Application Instructions: A complete application consists of (1) a cover letter, (2) a
current curriculum vitae, (3) an official transcript of the highest degree completed (if a
Ph.D.* is in progress, a transcript showing hours completed toward the Ph.D. is also
required), and (4) a statement of religious faith. These items are to be submitted via
Interfolio. apply.interfolio.com/96898 Finalist(s) will be invited for interview with the
department and university administration. Review of complete applications will begin
December 1, 2021.
*Or other advanced degree.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention
of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to
compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color,
sex, national origin, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a
religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as
a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities to apply