Part-time Professor of Performing Arts

SCAD seeks a full-time performing arts professor to join a dedicated performing arts department in historic Savannah, Georgia, ranked among The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 25 Film Schools.

In this position, you will help students develop skills in a creative environment with an emphasis on professional training for careers in film, television, and theater. In addition to leading a variety of courses, you will demonstrate model leadership, foster a positive learning environment, fulfill departmental duties, and contribute to the university’s mission and strategic goals.

The successful candidate should have on-camera credits for both film and television. The ability to teach on-camera acting fundamental performance techniques to undergraduate students is essential. SAG and/or AFTRA membership is highly preferred, as are industry connections and experience teaching acting at all levels.

SCAD Savannah is woven throughout the historic district of one of TIME magazine’s “World's Greatest Places 2021.” The city of Savannah's charming landscapes, vibrant festivals, and celebrated events provide a living laboratory for the study of art and design, as well as an energetic environment in which students, faculty, and staff flourish.

Requirements

- Terminal degree or its equivalent in performing arts or related discipline
- Experience as an actor, director, or casting director
- Ability to be credentialed through SACS guidelines or justified to teach

Note: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, résumé or CV, and portfolio are required. For the portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, or a URL.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Terminal degree in related discipline.
- Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of related industries.
- Ability to be credentialed through SACS guidelines or justified to teach.

Work Hours:As noted in the Employment Agreement.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special instructions to applicants: Only complete packages will be considered. An unofficial transcript of your highest degree awarded, cover letter, resume or CV, and portfolio are required. For the portfolio, you have the option to upload electronic documents/images, or a URL.