Assistant Professor - Performance Studies

The Department of Communication Studies seeks a scholar-artist for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2027. We are looking for an innovative maker and theorist to conduct high-quality research—both written and staged—teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and actively mentor students in original arts-based scholarship.

As our department is dedicated to the ongoing evolution and methodological growth of the field of performance studies, we seek candidates actively engaged in arts-based research who will make substantive use of our experimental performance laboratory, the HopKins Black Box theatre. The successful candidate will view performance not merely as an object of study, but as a primary methodology and way of knowing. We welcome interpretations of "performance studies" and strongly encourage applications from scholars whose backgrounds may bridge Communication Studies, Theatre, and Interdisciplinary Arts, provided they are committed to experimental, research-driven performance, and to utilizing their hands-on performance experience to drive rigorous academic publication and create original performances in the HopKins Black Box theatre.

• A Ph.D. in Performance Studies, Communication, Theatre, or a closely related discipline (by the time of appointment).
• A demonstrated, active agenda of arts-based research and creative practice.
• Research credentials commensurate with a Comprehensive Doctoral University.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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