The Theatre program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for an instructor position in Directing. The successful candidate is expected to have considerable teaching and directing experience and a commitment to educating undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non tenure-track position that begins on August 18, 2025. The standard teaching load is a 4/4 with additional service requirements, including load assignments for directing.
The person in this position should have experience directing a diverse range of plays and musicals and the ability to teach various levels of directing and acting courses as well as ones from their area of expertise. They will direct one production per semester, collaborating with students, faculty, and guest artist production teams. Responsibilities also include mentoring undergraduate student directors, assistant directors, and design and technical students alone or with other faculty members through the production process. This position will maintain active service within the department and university and will be encouraged to build meaningful collaborations on campus and within the local arts community.
UNO’s School of the Arts, consisting of Art & Art History, Theatre, and the Writer’s Workshop, is the only one of its kind in a 400-mile radius. For information about UNO’s School of the Arts, please visit arts.unomaha.edu. UNO Theatre offers a BA in Theatre with concentrations in Acting/Directing, Musical Theatre, Design, and Production. Faculty members are active nationally as artists and scholars, engaging students with the industry.
UNO is a premier metropolitan university designated as a Doctoral Granting Research University by the Carnegie Foundation. Located in the heart of Omaha adjacent to city parks, thriving neighborhoods, and highly rated schools, the campus has approximately 15,000 students. New student housing, ongoing expansion and renovation of buildings, and strong NCAA Division I sports adds to a vibrant campus life.
Omaha was recently ranked number one on Forbes Best Cities to Move to in 2024 list. It is a dynamic and energetic city with approximately 1.2 million people living in a 50-mile radius. A strong economy coupled with a low cost of living makes Omaha a great place to live. Excellent schools, numerous cultural events, outdoor activities, and an active riverfront and downtown area highlight the strong community spirit of this Midwest gem.
The University and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among the faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.
Required Qualifications
- MA in Theatre, or an equivalent degree in a closely related field.
- Two (2) years of university-level teaching experience (including graduate teaching assistantships).
- Evidence of success as a director.
Preferred Qualifications
- MFA or Ph.D.
- Professional directing experience.
- Training/experience in current professional methods.
- Experience recruiting students.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
$49,000-$51,000
Applications must completed online at https://unomaha.edu8.peopleadmin.com/postings and include a cover letter, CV with contact information for three references, media file, portfolio, teaching statement or student work, and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement describing how you foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students from diverse perspectives. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered. Review of applications begins Nov. 18, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position, please contact Jenn Sheshko Wood (jsheshkowood@unomaha.edu).
