Assistant Professional Track - Scenic Design & Technical Direction

East Texas A&M University•Commerce, TX

About The Position

The Department of Theatre, at East Texas A&M University, is seeking faculty for a 9 month Professional Track position in Scenic Design/Technical Direction/Theatre. This position will begin in the Fall 2026. Faculty at East Texas A&M University are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

Requirements

Master of Fine Arts – Scenic Design.
A minimum of 18 hours in Theatre from an accredited university is required.
Extensive experience in scenic design, technical direction, and the skills that pertain to those two fields.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to high quality teaching.
Dedication to high standards and student success.
Scholarly publication record or scholarly potential.
Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

A Masters of Fine Arts (Scenic Design) or a Doctorate Degree (Design).
Candidates that are ABD will be considered but degree must be conferred on or before January 1st for Spring appointments and on or before August 1st for Fall appointments.
University level teaching experience.
Professional scenic design experience.
Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate, master courses in Scenic Design/Technical Direction/Theatre
Provide Technical Direction for productions.
Advise students
Prepare syllabi
Update course materials
Develop curriculum
Deliver instruction both online and on any of the university campuses.
Instructional duties may include teaching during the day, in the evening, or on Saturday.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to implement departmental programs
Provide service to the department, college, university and public schools, and community
Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.