F0182 - Instructor of Drama & Theatre — Acting

Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Title: F0182 - Instructor of Drama & Theatre — Acting State Role Title: F0182 - Instructor of Drama & Theatre — Acting Hiring Range: $60000 Pay Band: UG Agency: Norfolk State University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website: www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Norfolk State University's (NSU) Department of Visual and Performing Arts Drama & Theatre Division invites applicants for an Instructor of Drama and Theatre in the discipline of Acting. Review of applications begins August 19, 2024, and the position remains open until filled. The selected candidate shall begin in September 2024. The successful candidate will teach acting, Intro to Theatre, and/or other areas as qualified. The successful candidate will supervise and train a diverse population of students with a collaborative and open attitude and be a role model for students. Minimum Qualifications M.F.A. in Acting/performance or related field Evidence of teaching experience. Experience as a professional actor including performing African American theatrical works Preferred Qualifications Specialization/certification in voice and/or movement for actors Experience with academic program assessment in higher education Membership in discipline-specific professional unions and organizations Knowledge and Experience with NAST Accreditation Additional Considerations You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Special Instructions Completed applications should include Commonwealth of Virginia State Application. Cover letter CV The requirements below must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application Diversity Statement Teaching Philosophy Three letters of recommendation (signature required prior to hire) Transcripts of highest degree (unofficial transcripts accepted, however official transcripts are required for finalists) Candidates may submit application materials my visiting https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home, You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. EEO Statement NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. About Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral-granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The University is a top-ranked Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen online & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant expenditures, has an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in the last three years. Norfolk State University has an active Department of Visual and Performing Arts with divisions of drama, fine art, and music. The Department boasts an award-winning theatre company, an internationally renowned marching band, a thriving art gallery, and a team of active artist-faculty. About the City of Norfolk The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of the 7 cities that make up what Is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach & Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous & accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, & beaches; all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.

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