Assistant Professor, Communication/Theatre

Texas A&M • Kingsville, TX

9h

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.

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
• Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background check to be hired for this position.
• Applicants must apply online at http://www.tamuk.edu/Finance/hr/Employment/ and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of 4 reference, and copies of all transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate).
• Prior to issuing letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution to the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, MSC 102, Kingsville, Texas 78363-8202. However, for review of application, applicants may submit unofficial transcripts from each institution of higher education attended directly to the search committee chair.
• If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO): http://www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm
• If you are a male age 18 through 25, you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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. 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.

What This Job Offers

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