Associate Professor Adjunct or Professor in the Practice, Dramaturgy & Dramatic Criticism, Yale University (CT)

Location

New Haven, CT

Open Date

April 28, 2025

Deadline

September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Position Overview

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: $105,000.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

At least seven years’ experience teaching, preferably at the graduate and doctoral level
Extensive publication record
Experience in mentoring
DFA or PhD in the field of Drama or Performance required

Traits and Attributes

Track record of artistry, scholarship, teaching, and/or service contributing to the culture of heterogeneity in the Geffen School
Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a large number of staff, students, interns, and others
Excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, prioritization, time management, problem solving, and kindness
Preferred: Experience as a professional theater practitioner and in graduate conservatory training