Tenure-Track Theatre Asst. Professor & Director (Undergrad)

Trinity Univesity; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre, beginning August 2027. We invite theatre scholars/artists with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context.

The position requires versatility across acting, directing, theatre history, dramatic literature, and related areas. The successful candidate will direct one major production per year, supervise student lab productions,

Qualifications

• Ph.D./D.F.A. in theatre required, with degree in hand by August 2027.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students.
• Preferred: research/scholarly activity in theatre studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in acting, directing, theatre history and theory, dramatic literature, and general education Pathways requirements.
• Direct one show per academic year as part of Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season.
• Advise majors and minors and participate in service to the department and university.
• Engage in scholarly and/or creative activity.

Skills

Teaching

Directing

Acting

Theatre history

Dramatic literature

Scholarly research

Education

Ph.D. or D.F.A. in theatre

Job description

Trinity University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre, beginning August 2027. We invite theatre scholars/artists with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context.

The position requires versatility across acting, directing, theatre history, dramatic literature, and related areas. The successful candidate will direct one major production per year, supervise student lab productions,