Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.
Overview
The Department of Theatre, Dance and Film at Providence College seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning August 1, 2027.
The department seeks a Theatre Generalist with a PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, or a related field. The position includes a 3/3 course load which will include Theatre Appreciation, Script Analysis, History of Theatre, Multicultural Theatre in America, Western Drama in Performance, and special topics courses within the candidate’s expertise. Other courses may include Oral Communication, Oral Interpretation, Introduction to Acting, Public Speaking, Theatrical Production, or Principles of Playwriting, depending on the candidate's expertise. Other duties include participation in departmental mainstage productions, meetings, and activities; new student recruitment; academic advisement; and advisement on student creative projects. Active engagement in creative and/or scholarly work, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and service to the college and one’s discipline are required. Successful candidates will provide evidence of inclusive pedagogy and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The department offers a BA in theatre and theatre with a concentration in musical theatre, as well as minors in dance and film. In addition to the major courses, the department also serves the college by offering courses which fulfill the college’s Fine Arts core requirement and Oral Communication core proficiency. For additional information on the composition of the department, please visit https://theatre.providence.edu/. The Department of Theatre, Dance & Film is committed to fostering an inclusive community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Salary: $66,000-$76,000
Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- An PhD in Theatre, Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Performance Studies, or a related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by start date)
- Evidence of effective teaching at the college/university level
- Record of creative and/or scholarly work or evidence of potential for developing future creative and/or scholarly projects
- Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work
Supplemental Information
Applications for this position are due on November 20, 2026. Application instructions are available at https://careers.providence.edu/. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s), and the names and email addresses of three references who can submit a letter of recommendation.
For additional information please contact: Megan Chang, Chair, Department of Theatre, Dance, & Film, Providence College, Providence, (401)865-2437 or mchang@providence.edu or Ali Boyd, Academic Coordinator, ali.boyd@providence.edu.
