Temporary NHSI - Theatre Arts Faculty Associate

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Temporary - NHSI Theatre Arts Faculty Associate

Hours: approximately 40 hours - full time

Pay - $2,600 plus room and board for 5 week contract

Campus - Evanston

Start Date June 22, 2026

End Date August 1, 2026

National High School Institute: This is a 5 week summer position, full-time day and evening commitment, June 22nd^- August 1st, 2026. Salary is $2,600 for 5-week program.

This position is for the National High School Institute (colloquially known as The Cherub Program) located at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

General Responsibilities:

• Serve as a teaching assistant in Acting and Voice and Movement classes

• Teach a mini-master class

• Serve as a Resident Assistant in the Residence Halls

  • Ensure students' safety

  • Nightly check-in with assigned students

  • Accompany ill or injured students to health center

• Assistant Direct one of the eight theatre productions

• Please note that this is not a typical "summer camp" job-but a 24/7 commitment where Faculty Associates are expected to be available when classes are in session, for field trips, for performances, etc.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate students, preferably completing their junior or senior years of college, preferably seeking a degree in Theatre

• Skilled in multiple theatre disciplines (i.e. Acting, Voice and Movement, Directing, Design/Tech work, etc.)

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic and commitment to collaborative work

• Supervisory/leadership experience, preferably in a fast-paced academic environment

To apply:

go to www.nhsi.northwestern.edu Click on Job Opportunities at the bottom of the home page and search for Job #

Or go to www.nhsi.northwestern.edu click on the Theatre page, and scroll down to the bottom to look for job opportunities.

Please include in your application:

• a cover letter and resume
• recommendation from teacher or employer; and

• Please create a short video (maximum 2 minutes) that introduces you. Please tell us about a job experience you have had outside of theatre (For example: a summer restaurant job, office job or babysitting, etc.) where you were asked to do a task you did not want to do, and what you experienced/learned from doing it.

Deadline for applying is: March 30, 2026

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.