Full-Time Lecturer - Acting and New Media
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Position begins August 10, 2026. Screening of applicants begins January 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants
must apply electronically at jobs.charlotte.edu (Faculty Job Position # 3750). Required submission materials include:
1. A letter of application addressing research and teaching experience and interests.
2. A Curriculum Vita/resume.
3. Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned.
4. A single essay addressing research, teaching philosophy (not to
exceed three pages).
5. Three original confidential letters of reference (emailed directly from
professional affiliations) addressing your qualifications for this position.
6. Contact information for five references (postal and email addresses, and telephone
numbers).
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://coaa.charlotte.edu/theatre
Email Address or Physical Address for letters of reference
CarlosCruz@charlotte.edu OR
Chair, Acting and New Media Search Committee
Department of Theatre
Robinson Hall, Room 363
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number |
003750 |
| Working Title |
Full-Time Lecturer - Acting and New Media |
| Classification Title |
9-Mo Non-Tenure Track Faculty |
| College |
Col of Arts & Architecture (Col) |
| Department |
Theatre |
| Position Designation |
Faculty |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| Months per year |
9 |
| Primary Purpose of Department |
The primary mission of the department is to teach the study and practice of Theatre. |
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Description of Work |
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals. Teaching - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applicants for a Full-Time Lecturer (3-Year contract) with a concentration in Acting and New Media beginning August 10, 2026. The position will help design curriculum and courses to prepare the next generation of cross-trained theatre practitioners as actors, performers, voiceover artists, editors, content creators, social media film/reel-makers, and new media producers. Geared toward equipping students for career readiness, the new position will focus on performance, practice and creation: on stage, on camera, in the voice studio, in immersive theatre/performance practice, and on new and emerging digital platforms, with a special emphasis on content creation and entrepreneurship. We expect this position to be pivotal in the ongoing cross-disciplinary collaboration and teaching within the theatre core or General Education curriculum as needed. The anticipated workload for this position is the equivalent of a 4-4 course work with the possibility of course releases for service to the department, college or university and/or for production responsibilities. |
| Minimum Experience/Education |
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. |
| Preferred Education, Skills and Experience |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A proven knowledge of contemporary acting methodologies and practices such as Stanislavsky, Boal, Meisner, Viewpoints, Luckett Paradigm, SoulWorks, Chekhov, Hagen, among others.
- An MFA in Theatre Performance, Acting, or Directing (or)
- A terminal degree in a Communications-related or New Media-adjacent area
- Experience as a performer/actor/director/producer for the stage, camera, microphone, and/or other emergent New Media and content creation platforms
- Demonstrate a potential to create and teach acting for the camera, commercial voiceover, and other new and emerging New Media-related classes: podcasting, streaming, film, and reel creation.
PRIORITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching contemporary acting techniques and practices
- Professional experience as a camera/film actor, commercial and creative voiceover artist, social media influencer, podcaster, and producer/director of film/reels.
- Experience using software, equipment, and online platforms to edit text, audio, or video, and applying design principles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in monitoring and analyzing performance data to understand audience preferences and determine what content is most effective.
- Experience collaborating with brands to support their online presence or running their own content business, which involves strategic planning, promotion, and potentially selling products or services.
- Experience teaching or interacting with new media entrepreneurship
- Experience in expanding artistic and academic practice to include global and historical traditions in curriculum design and pedagogy
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| Necessary Licenses/Certifications |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
Position begins August 10, 2026. Screening of applicants begins January 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants
must apply electronically at jobs.charlotte.edu (Faculty Job Position # 3750). Required submission materials include:
1. A letter of application addressing research and teaching experience and interests.
2. A Curriculum Vita/resume.
3. Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned.
4. A single essay addressing research, teaching philosophy (not to
exceed three pages).
5. Three original confidential letters of reference (emailed directly from
professional affiliations) addressing your qualifications for this position.
6. Contact information for five references (postal and email addresses, and telephone
numbers).
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
For more information, please visit our website:
https://coaa.charlotte.edu/theatre
Email Address or Physical Address for letters of reference
CarlosCruz@charlotte.edu OR
Chair, Acting and New Media Search Committee
Department of Theatre
Robinson Hall, Room 363
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment,
UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
Hiring is subject to budget availability
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| Job Open Date |
11/20/2025 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Date Review of Applications will Begin |
01/15/2026 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
08/10/2026 |
| If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date |
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| Contact Information |
Email Address for letters of reference:
CarlosCruz@charlotte.edu
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
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