UC San Diego Seeks Associate Professor of Acting

The University of California San Diego's Department of Theatre and Dance is seeking a tenured Associate Professor of Acting, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027, and classes commencing in September 2027. This position, part of the Ladder Rank Series, offers a salary between $103,600 and $124,300, based on the October 1, 2026 salary scale, with a base range of $103,600 to $114,800. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2026, for full consideration, with a final cutoff on July 29, 2027. The selected candidate will oversee a two-year graduate acting program, teach undergraduates, and direct productions, focusing on foundational techniques and potentially Shakespeare or heightened text. An MFA or equivalent experience of 3-5 years, along with five years of teaching and ten years of professional work, is required. The role includes mentoring, curriculum development, and committee involvement. Applicants must submit a CV, personal statement, research/professional work statement, teaching statement, and three references, with the position located in San Diego, California. The department collaborates with the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse.