Job Title: Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance

Position Status: Tenure-Track

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor

Department: Theatre/Dance Operations

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Colorado College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre & Dance with a specialization in Playwriting and Performance to begin in August 2026.

The Theatre program at Colorado College familiarizes students with theatre fundamentals while empowering them to become artists, changemakers, and cultural leaders. The department seeks candidates who share our dedication to transformational pedagogies and creativity, as well as a vision for the performing arts grounded in the trends and methods of contemporary theatre, including new plays, interdisciplinary performance, and artistic approaches engaged with racial and social justice or that focus on global theatre.

This faculty position is responsible for courses in playwriting, mentoring projects by majors, and teaching in the college’s First-Year Program. Candidates must also contribute to the department’s curriculum in additional areas of artistic study, such as dramatic literature, acting, and/or directing productions with students. As part of Colorado College’s commitment to the liberal arts, the department encourages applications from candidates interested in arts advocacy/program building, developing collaborative relationships with students, and whose artistic work and teaching can connect to students with interests in a variety of artistic and academic disciplines.

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College, located on a 99-acre campus in Colorado Springs, is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. Professors have a six-block teaching duty in the eight-block year, where one of the six blocks may be assigned to supervising senior and independent projects where the work is spread out across the year rather than completed in a conventional block.

Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, caste, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. We believe that College grows stronger by recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse faculty committed to diversity and equity in education and employment. 

Minimum Qualifications

MFA and/or Ph.D. in playwriting, creative writing, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

A significant record of experience in professional theater; teaching experience in higher education; a commitment to undergraduate teaching; and a commitment to equitable and inclusive teaching and artistic practices.

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 12-15-2025
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
• At a minimum, applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a research statement (3 pages maximum); and 5) undergraduate and 6) graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts).
  You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

At minimum, applicants should submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement; 4) a creative research statement (3 pages maximum); and 5) undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies and screenshots are suitable for applications; the successful candidate will be required to send official transcripts)

Optional Documents

Dramatic writing sample and/or video documentation of your work in performance

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$90,000

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for H-1B sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.