The College of Fine and Applied Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Theatre. The Department seeks a Department Head with demonstrated leadership in the arts and national or international influence as a creative artist/scholar. The next Head will guide the Department’s strategic initiatives to build a dynamic, inclusive, and collaboratively generative environment with growing impact on professional theatrical practice and global performance research.
Required Qualifications:
Substantial artistic or scholarly achievement in theatre or closely related fields, relevant administrative experience, and an established record of research, teaching, publication, and/or creative work and performance sufficient to warrant appointment as full professor with tenure.
Demonstrated commitment to professional theatre training and scholarship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree in a relevant field, although in exceptional cases significant professional credentials and experience may be acceptable in lieu of a terminal degree.
Demonstrated experience in leading community development or organizational change.
Experience in curricular innovation or innovative pedagogies in the arts.
Experience with fundraising and resource development.
As the Department continues its commitment to the inclusion of multiple identities, the successful candidate will lead colleagues in all areas of theatre expertise, backgrounds, and lived experiences. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups.