Theatre and Media Arts, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial

Job Title

Theatre and Media Arts, FT Faculty, CFS Professorial

Posting End Date: September 1, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Position Start Date: August 2, 2027

Required Degree

• MFA in Acting or related discipline; or PhD in Theatre or related discipline with a specific focus on acting performance and practice.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience

• 3+ years experience in teaching and mentoring students at the college or university level. We also are interested in reviewing applications from candidates who have accomplished notable teaching outside of school settings.
• Exceptional teaching ability, with core competency in Acting for stage and screen and a secondary focus one or more of the following areas: Voice, Directing, and/or Musical Theatre.
• Professional experience in acting performance.
• Substantial and promising record of theatre directing preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Duties/Expectations

• Teach 5 acting courses (up to 15 credit hours) across fall and winter semesters and 1 additional course (up to 3 credit hours) either spring or summer term within the Acting and Music Dance Theatre BFA programs.
• Pursue ongoing scholarly or creative activity, with expectations for engagement and contribution to the field at regional, national, and international levels.
• Direct productions on the BYU Theatre season.
• Mentor students to ensure academic success, and professional and personal growth.
• Commit to the AIMS of BYU education and a commitment to student-centered learning.
• Contribute to departmental service through administrative roles.

Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically.

Document(s) required at the time of application -

Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, an updated Curriculum Vitae or Professional Resume, a Letter of Intent describing why Theatre & Media Arts and BYU are a great fit for you. Please include a link to an online acting, directing, or voice portfolio. Official Transcript

Contact: Stephanie Breinholt, Search Committee Chair, stephanie_breinholt@byu.edu .Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, an updated Curriculum Vitae or Professional Resume, and a Letter of Intent describing why Theatre & Media Arts and BYU are a great fit for you.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.