Part-Time Lecturer in Playwriting

The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at Tufts University is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach an introductory course in Playwriting in the spring semester 2027. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45pm on Tufts University's Medford Campus.

We are seeking a playwright and teacher who is excited to introduce students to a wide range of theatrical styles, encourage their curiosity and artistry, and emphasize experimentation and process.

In addition to teaching Playwriting I, the instructor will be expected to hold regular office hours for students and be available for occasional meetings with Department leadership.

Applicants should hold an MFA in Playwriting, Theatre, or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience. Applicants should also have teaching and mentoring experience at the college level.

Please submit application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/196362. Applicants should upload the following: brief cover letter, resume/CV, writing sample, and contact information for two references.

Review of applications will begin November 13, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions to lindsey.cooke@tufts.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check by Tufts University.