Associate Professor - Ph.D. Program in Theatre and Performance

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Graduate Center (GC) is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at the City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master?s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center?s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni-who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City?s intellectual and cultural life.

The Ph.D. Program in Theatre and Performance at the Graduate Center seeks an Associate Professor with tenure to begin in Fall 2027. Internationally recognized scholars whose work is transnational and collaborative in scope are especially encouraged to apply. We seek a breadth of candidates and are particularly interested in applications from scholars working on European theatre and performance, with preference for those with research interests in one or more of the following areas: transatlantic and/or global engagements; theoretical approaches in theatre and/or performance studies; political and/or cultural contestations; and/or mobility and movement. We wish to attract scholars who approach theatre and performance studies from an interdisciplinary and multilinguistic perspective through historically and theoretically grounded research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses, including required core courses, as well as advise and direct a range of research projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in all facets of a faculty position including teaching, research, and service.
• Experience on thesis and/or dissertation committees is preferred as well as a commitment to advising and mentoring.

We seek to appoint an individual who shows leadership potential, has a demonstrated interest in collaboration, and a desire to make significant contributions to the scholarly community at the Graduate Center.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

COMPENSATION

$117,971-$125,436/year. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of applications to begin on October 1, 2026

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Job ID: 32298

Location: Graduate Center

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY Graduate Center

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.

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