Employment
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As a member of the faculty and staff of the School of Drama you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the country’s foremost experts in arts and entertainment education.
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama is consistently recognized as one of the premier drama training programs in the world. Founded in 1914 as the first degree-granting drama institution in the United States, we combine established practice with innovation, pedagogical and technological advancement across all disciplines. Our graduates commit to the enrichment of diverse art practices, champion interdisciplinary collaborations, explore new forms of creative expression and promote community and diversity. The school’s conservatory program within the university is one that prepares students intellectually, artistically and practically to be leaders in their chosen professions, whether it be on stage, in film, television, or within the rapidly growing realm of new media.
Current Openings
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time Acting faculty position (tenure track) to join our BFA Acting/Music Theater program. This position is Pittsburgh-based and begins August 2026. Base salary is $70,000-$75,000 with negotiation based on experience and includes a full benefits package.
The appointee will teach courses in Acting to undergraduate Acting and Music Theatre majors.
In addition to teaching, it is expected that the successful candidate will engage in other duties such as:
- Mentoring, coaching, and advising on productions
- Administrative service, including School, College and/or University-level committees
- Engaging in the life and events of the School of Drama
- Maintaining and advancing professional practices
The School of Drama within the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University invites applicants for a full-time Teaching Track Faculty position in Movement at the assistant or associate professor rank to join our BFA Acting/Music Theatre program.
This position is Pittsburgh-based and begins August 2026. Base salary is $70,000 to $75,000 with negotiation based on rank and commensurate with experience and includes a full benefits package.