Assistant Professor of Theatre (Directing)
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Job Location:
Corpus Christi, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 6888 - 7111
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Theatre (Directing)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 & Communication atTexas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi (TAMUCC)invites applications for afull-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginningFall 2026. We seek an innovative and collaborative director-educator with demonstrated excellence indirecting acting and related artistic areasto join a dynamic faculty. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in acting directing and related areas; mentor student directors and actors; direct for departmental productions; and engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly work.
Faculty at TAMUCC are expected to maintain active professional and creative activity/scholarly research demonstrate excellence in teaching contribute to departmental school & university service and support community engagement.
TheDepartment of Theatre and Danceat Texas A&M UniversityCorpus Christi is a vibrant student-centered program offering aBachelor of Arts in Theatrewith concentrations in Acting/Directing and Design/Technology as well as minors in Theatre and Dance. The department producesfive mainstage theatre productions three dance concerts and numerous student-led projects annually. Faculty collaborates with a full-time technical staff professional guest artists and student crews. TAMUCC is anaccredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Construction is currently underway for anew music/theatre/dance complex opening inFall 2026 which will provide state-of-the-art performance and teaching spaces.
Texas A&M University-Corpus 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. TAMU-CC 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 hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
Primary Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses inActingDirecting and related topics in theBA in Theatrecurriculum.
Direct one production per season foruniversity mainstage productions.
Supervise and mentorstudent directors and actorsin all phases of production.
Contribute tocurricular development program assessment and recruitment of Theatre majors and minors.
Maintain anactive record of professional creative work and/or researchconsistent with promotion and tenure expectations.
Participate indepartmental school and university service including committee work and community engagement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree in Theatre or related theatrical field by the time of appointment is required.
Demonstratedprofessional excellencein directing.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
College-level teaching experience inActing Directing and related Theatrecourses.
Experience withdirecting in an educational environment.
Evidence ofcollaborative creative activityin professional or academic settings.
Experience teaching acting.
TO APPLY: required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.
A completed application will include:
Letter of applicationaddressing teaching and mentorship philosophy.
Curriculum vitaedetailing teaching creative professional and service experience.
Written statement regarding research/creative activities.
Portfolio or digital linkshowcasing recent directing work.
Contact information for three professional references including name title mobile/telephone number and email address
Copies of graduate transcripts(official transcripts required upon hire).
$6888.89 - $7111.11 Monthly ($62000 - $64000 annual)
Review of applications will begin February 1 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Meredith Melville or email
All positions are security-sensitive. 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
