Assistant Professor, Communication/Theatre

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Art, Communication, & Theater at Texas A&M University-Kingsville seek applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre for the start of the 2026 fall semester. Teaching duties include face-to-face and/or online communication and theatre courses at the undergraduate level and potential for developing seminar courses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate communication and theatre courses in support of the B.A. program, as well as the general education and dual enrollment curriculum of the university. Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions. Regular weekly interaction is expected in online courses. Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to undergraduate students, especially with non-department majors. Engage in the mentoring and encouragement of students in the classroom, integration of culturally responsible pedagogy. Ability to recruit and foster learning environments that support the needs of first generation and nontraditional students. Ideally, the candidate will be dynamic, collaborative with communication and theatre faculty, collegial, and willing to contribute to the mission of the Department, College, and University. Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Communication or Theatre and 18 graduate hours in the other discipline from a regionally accredited institution or university.
• Commitment to the University’s Vision to provide the highest levels of engagement in relevant and dynamic learning experiences that establish life-long success and multi-generational prosperity.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Nice To Haves

• Scholarly expertise in Communication and/or Theatre fields evidenced by published articles, productions, performances or other citable works; an emerging record of professional activity as evidenced by conference presentations in communication, theatre or a related field.
• At least two academic years of university level teaching experience in Communication and/or theatre at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching seminar courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate communication and theatre courses in support of the B.A. program, as well as the general education and dual enrollment curriculum of the university.
• Provide timely feedback and instructor/student interaction in asynchronous online course format with occasions for online office hours and/or Q&A sessions.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to undergraduate students, especially with non-department majors.
• Engage in the mentoring and encouragement of students in the classroom, integration of culturally responsible pedagogy.
• Ability to recruit and foster learning environments that support the needs of first generation and nontraditional students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree