Visiting Professor of the Practice

The Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company at UNC-CH is seeking a temporary Dramaturgy Fellow as a Visiting Professor of Practice.  Duties include procuring and responding to new work; building relationships with writers, literary agents, and new work makers; helping forge both internal and external conversations around all the work PRC produces; serving as Production Dramaturg for one PRC production per season; advising the undergraduate Kenan Theatre Company and its Producing Board; and mentoring undergraduate dramaturgs. 

Annual Salary: $44,000 – 47,000 

Minimum education: Within 3 years of having received an MFA or MA degree in Dramaturgy, Performance Studies, or Theatre Studies.  

Required experience:  The Fellow will have broad knowledge of living playwrights, the artistic process, and the theatrical landscape in the U.S; excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize; possess problem-solving and creative thinking skills; and support DDA/PRC’s efforts toward being an anti-racist organization.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/255950 . Deadline: 5/26/2023. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.