New Haven, CT
Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth
Brooklyn, NY, 11225, USA
Dundalk, MD
Stony Brook, New York
New York, New York
New York, NY, 10176, USA
Posted: 01-May-25
Location: New Haven, CT
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Internal Number: 163906
David Geffen School of Drama (DGSD) at Yale University seeks an experienced and dynamic performing arts professional and teacher to join a pre-eminent MFA program in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism.
The Geffen School, in partnership with Yale Repertory Theatre (YRT), trains and advances leaders in the practice of every theatrical discipline, making art to inspire joy, empathy, and understanding in the world. DGSD?s and Yale Rep?s core values are artistry, belonging, collaboration, and discovery: working together as a medical school and teaching hospital may, our community comprises eight three-year MFA programs-Acting, Design, Directing, Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism, Playwriting, Stage Management, Technical Design and Production, and Theater Management-as well as a one-year Technical Internship program.
DGSD is committed to the development of robust theater practices and makes access a priority: all students in degree and certificate programs receive 100% tuition remission.
The faculty member in the Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism program reports to the Chair of the program, while supervising all activities of, teaching classes in, and serving as mentor to MFA and DFA students of, the program.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This individual, reporting to the Chair of the Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism Program at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale (DGSD), will teach classes in at least three diverse fields from among the following areas: theatre history, translation, critical writing, dramaturgy, and non-Western drama, and, as a member of the Department Faculty, will have the following responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Mentoring
- Teach four semester-long courses annually in theatre history, translation, critical writing, dramaturgy, and seminars in non-Western theatre in the candidate?s area of specialization.
- Advise MFA dramaturgy students in matters concerning academic progress, comprehensive examinations, and professional development.
- Sit on Doctoral students? dissertation committees, where appropriate.
Program Administration
- Support the Chair in maintaining a dynamic curriculum and class schedule.
- Participate in all department meetings.
- Participate in discussions to select Lecturers, visiting faculty and workshop leaders.
- Participate in the admissions process: Selecting each incoming class, including, but not limited to, reading applications and conducting interviews.
- Perform other related duties as requested by Chair.
Interaction with Yale Repertory Theatre
- Where appropriate, the faculty member may be asked to serve in an advisory capacity to the Yale Repertory Theatre artistic office or as production dramaturg at the YRT.
RANK AND TERM OF APPOINTMENT
The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor Adjunct OR Professor in the Practice, commensurate with the successful candidate?s experience, for a term of no less than three years beginning July 1, 2026, renewable, and includes competitive salary with full faculty benefits. Minimum salary: $105K.
We invite you to apply by submitting: a cover letter, C.V., a statement of teaching philosophy, and three (3) confidential letters of reference. Materials must be submitted through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/163906. Review of applications will begin early Fall of 2025.
