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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mu0sic and Theater Arts

Situated within the Music & Theater Arts (MTA) section of the School of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (SHASS) at MIT, the program in Theater offers a broad range of courses in dance, choreography, acting, directing, dramatic writing, interactive design and scenography in support of the 21T Bachelor of Science Major, Minor, and Concentration —serving upwards of 1000 students per year.

aculty in SHASS teach 3 courses per year and participate in the academic and cultural life of the Institute. As part of a vibrant interdisciplinary arts community at MIT, the program in Theater annually presents publicly attended performances, workshops, readings, lectures, exhibitions and creative residencies.

Opportunities to initiate, join, or amplify collaborations across the Institute are numerous. Notable synergies exist with academic units such as the Schwarzman College of Computing, Art Culture and Technology program, Comparative Media Studies, and with centers like the Center for Art Science and Technology, the Media Lab, or the MIT.Nano Immersion Lab, and many others. More about MIT Music & Theater Arts here: https://mta.mit.edu/


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Jan 07, 2025
Full time
Professor in Theater (Open Rank & Tenure Track)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mu0sic and Theater Arts Cambridge, MA, USA
    The Music and Theater Arts (MTA) section of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, invites applications for a professor in contemporary performance practice. This is an open rank, tenure track search with a preference for an Assistant Professor. Position to begin July 1, 2025 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter. MTA offers supportive mentorship to junior faculty and instructors and is an exceptional environment for artists and scholars with active creative practices centered on innovative performance-making across disciplines. The program seeks individuals who practice collaboration, empathy, and self-reflection in contributing to an inclusive, welcoming culture.     To receive full consideration , applications must be completed by February 5, 2025.