Assistant Professor of Dramatic Writing Job at Binghamton University, State Univ

Overview

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character — shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life — promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job — it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton\'s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description

The Binghamton Theatre Department is part of the new School of the Arts, which brings together the departments of Art and Design, Art History, Cinema, Music, and Theatre. The successful candidate will be inclined to work collaboratively with colleagues in support of new and ongoing initiatives within and beyond the department, as appropriate. The position is part of the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences multi-year cluster hiring initiative, Arts Practice, Performance and Research in the 21st Century.

Binghamton offers a Bachelor of Arts in theatre with concentrations in acting/directing, design/technical theatre, and dance; a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre; and a Master of Arts in theatre. Because Binghamton students are notable for their high-achieving academic record, students in these degree programs seek to explore dramaturgical and artistic depth. In addition to courses in a wide range of techniques, students participate in main stage and studio productions ranging from the classical to the contemporary, including musicals, plays, and dance productions.

Position Summary

Binghamton University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dramatic Writing. We seek an established writer with an MFA or other relevant degree in Playwriting, Creative Writing, or a related field. Candidates should be working in theatre or other dramatic writing fields, with evidence of a developing national or international profile and potential for significant further artistic production. Continued production and/or publication at the professional level will be required for tenure.

The successful candidate will teach courses in playwriting (beginner and intermediate) and script analysis and may also teach other courses in global dramatic literature, topics in dramatic literature, devising/new play development, and/or dramaturgy, depending on the candidate\'s expertise. Teaching responsibilities are normally four courses per year, with additional advising of undergraduate and graduate students, and participation in departmental service and governance.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• MFA or other relevant advanced degree (e.g., PhD, DFA), with specialization in Playwriting, Creative Writing, or related field by August 17, 2026
• Professional experience writing for theatre or other media (e.g., film, television, fiction-based video and audio content)
• Knowledge of playwriting and dramaturgical principles
• Experience teaching students and/or professional artists

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years teaching experience at the university level
• Experience teaching or mentoring emerging writers
• Experience teaching dramatic literature, script analysis, or other theatre and performance courses (history, theatre appreciation, media studies, devising, directing, etc.) at the university level

Additional Information

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As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University\'s complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Application Instructions

To apply, submit the following documents via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193246

• a letter of application
• a curriculum vitae/resume
• a statement of teaching philosophy, which includes an explanation of how the candidate\'s teaching will create and sustain an inclusive learning environment
• two examples of creative work, or a link to an online portfolio
• names and contact information for three references, entered individually through the Interview Exchange system. Letters of reference will be requested only as candidates are advanced through the selection process.

Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2025 and the position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews may be conducted virtually.

For more information, visit the Theatre page of Binghamton University at: https://www.binghamton.edu/theatre/