Visiting Lecturer

The Department of Dramatic Art invites applications for a position as Visiting Lecturer to teach in our undergraduate program, with appointment beginning January 1, 2026. This is a temporary fixed-term position ending June 30, 2026.

As the largest unit on campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the Carolina experience. The College consists of 43 academic departments and curricula and numerous programs, centers and institutes. It is home to more than 18,000 undergraduate students, including all of the University's first-year and second-year students. About 2,300 graduate students study and teach in the College. Established in 1936, we are the second oldest theatre department in the country. Our faculty members are both scholars and artists, teachers, and practitioners, constantly moving back and forth between the classroom and the theatre. PlayMakers Repertory Company (a nationally regarded LORT D theatre) is embedded within the Department and the symbiotic relationship between them is at the vital center of who we are. The Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art is the crucible where students transform learning into practice every day. Our mission is to educate students to think critically and write cogently about the creative and artistic processes of global theatre, its literature, and its history.

This Visiting Lecturer (temporary) position will be responsible for teaching two courses in the Musical Theater minor and choreographing the Spring musical.

Master of Fine Arts degree from an accredited institution.

Candidates shall have demonstrated at least one year of teaching and choreography experience at the university, college, or professional level.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Academic Personnel Office at facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Academic Personnel Office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.