Wellesley College

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Theatre Studies

Location
Wellesley, MA
Pay
$10,000 per year
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
June 21, 2026

About this position

Job Number: R0007725 Please review the details for the position before applying. When applying, please confirm your legal name is entered exactly as it appears on your government-issued identification. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter your education, starting with your highest degree. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and any supplemental documents on the fourth page. After submitting your application, you will be prompted to enter the contact information for two to three references. Please refer to the job description for the exact number of required references or any instructions regarding delayed submission. You may return to this section later if needed. Once your reference information is submitted, your contacts will receive an email with instructions on how to upload their reference letters. For best consideration, we urge you to submit your reference contact information as soon as possible. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details.Job Description The Theatre Studies program at Wellesley College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor to teach one course during the second half of the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate is expected to cover subjects related to the critical analysis of dramatic texts and staging. Their scholarship should ideally be rooted in global performance history and theory, and/or performance studies. Basic Qualifications: A terminal degree in Theatre Studies or related discipline/professional experience, minimum 3 years previous higher ed teaching experience Position Information: Teaching Load: 0.2, Spring 2027 Term of Appointment: Spring 2027 Target Start Date: January 25, 2027 Minimum Salary: $10,000 Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, two sample syllabi and and the names/email addresses of three references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty) This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers - UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . Company Description and Benefits: Wellesley's mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community-faculty, students, staff, and alumnae. For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals in hiring and advancement based on any legally protected status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to the College community are encouraged to apply. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$10,000 per year
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$2,700/ course, n=93
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=235

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