Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting)
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Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting)Agency
Texas A&M University Corpus ChristiDepartment
School of Arts Media & CommunicationProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Corpus Christi TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Department of Theatre and Dance in the School of Arts Media and Communication at Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi (TAMUCC) is inviting applications for a oneyear Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre. The Department is seeking an accomplished instructor of Lighting Design & Technical Theatre to join the faculty beginning fall 2025. Primary responsibilities include teaching Lighting Design Stagecraft and other courses based on candidate expertise. The ideal candidate will also serve as a mentor to BA Theatre majors/minors complete design work/creative activity for university productions and participate in departmental/campus service activities.
Its the departments intent that there will be an opportunity to apply for a fulltime tenure track position in this area during the academic year.
The successful candidate is expected to have prior success teaching students of varying skills ability levels and academic backgrounds. The department is especially interested in candidates who will actively contribute to and have a demonstrable commitment to fulfilling the Universitys mission of educating our students to become engaged global citizens.
The Department of Theatre & Dance at TAMUCC is a 10member faculty 120 major program offering a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in Acting/Directing Design/Tech Teacher Certification as well as a Minor in Theatre and a Minor in department season includes 5 main stage theatre productions 3 dance productions and various studentled productions each year which are supported with fulltime technical staff and work study appointments in addition to the faculty.
Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Department of Theatre & Dance is a highly active unitin the School of the Arts Media & Communication. Construction of a newmusic/theatre/dance/arts buildingbegan in May of 2024 and completion is expected in Fall of 2026.
Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi is a vibrant Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation renowned faculty and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMUCC is the only university in the nation located on its own island at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus nearby natural wetlands a scenic hikeandbike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi is a firstchoice institution.
Required Qualifications:
A terminal degree in Theatre
Evidence of excellence in professional lighting design practices & communication or equivalent skills
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students/collaborators from varied backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching lighting and/or foundational technical courses at the collegiate level
Experience with sound design and audio systems/software
Experience with theatrical projections/digital media/entertainment production
TO APPLY: required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A completed application will include:
A letter of application addressing interest in position & values of teaching
A current curriculum vitae
Examples of professional and/or teaching activity including a portfolio or link to personal website
Three professional references including name title mobile/telephone number and email address
Copies of official transcripts of graduate coursework
$6666.67 monthly ($60000 annual)
The deadline for applications is Monday June 2 2025.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
