Faculty Associate in Theatre
School of Music, Dance and Theatre
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre music program on the Tempe campus at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses online and/or on-campus in theatre and/or theatre design and production.
The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.
These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester. Teaching duties include preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes).
Essential Duties:
- Prepare and deliver course content, including lectures, readings, discussions, exercises, critiques and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards.
- Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Assist students through office hours, seminars, or online forums.
- Support course administration as needed (e.g., syllabus preparation, coordination with teaching assistants, keeping accurate course records).
- Teach in one or more of the following modalities: in person or online.
Working Environment:
The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses:
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled classroom setting subject to extended periods of standing, lecturing, facilitating classroom activities
- Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
- Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
- Occasional activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
- Clearly communicate to perform essential functions
- Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals
Anticipated start date is: Spring 2026, session A, B and/or C
For more information about the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, please visit https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience; OR a Master’s degree in relevant field, by time of appointment and 2 years of industry experience.
MM/MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointmentProfessional experience and/or teaching in one or more of the identified disciplinesMinimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levelKnowledge of local and regional disciplinary ecosystemDemonstrated experience developing curriculaCreative Activity/Scholarly research interests and achievement as demonstrated through performances, presentations and/or publications
The application deadline is November 18, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.
his is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted.
To apply, please submit the following items electronically:
- Cover Letter of application
- Curriculum vita (CV)
- Contact information for 3 professional references (must include name, email, phone number – DO NOT USE CURRENT ASU EMPLOYEES).
The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the department contact: Adrienne Goglia, [email protected].
The application deadline is November 18, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on a semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.