Assistant Professor of Theatre

Sul Ross State University • Del Rio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Fine Arts at Sul Ross State University seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Theatre. This is a 9-month tenure track position with a targeted start date of August 2024. The position serves the Theatre program’s majors in Acting/Directing, Design/Tech, and Film Production. The teaching load is 4 courses per semester, one of which will often be a course release to direct a main stage production. Courses may include Intro to Theatre, Acting I, Acting II, Directing I, Voice, Stage Movement, Styles, Performing Shakespeare, and Audition Techniques. The Department is looking for a dynamic teacher who will stay abreast of the latest developments in the theatre world and inspire non-majors to pursue a major or minor in Theatre. The ideal candidate is collaborative and has a strong interest in developing active partnerships with local and regional artists and performing arts organizations. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include contributing to shared administrative and recruitment tasks, and active participation in departmental and/or college-wide committees. The ability to create an engaging learning environment for all students will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. The candidate hired for this position will be joining a program and department embarking upon a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of current fine arts facilities. The Sul Ross Theatre Program is actively involved in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Responsible for the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.

Requirements

• MFA in Acting or Directing by the time of initial appointment.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to create an engaging learning environment for all students.

Nice To Haves

• Producing or arts management experience.
• Availability to teach and/or direct productions during our summer outdoor season (Theatre of the Big Bend).
• Experience working with first-generation students.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per semester, with one course release often used to direct a main stage production.
• Courses may include Intro to Theatre, Acting I, Acting II, Directing I, Voice, Stage Movement, Styles, Performing Shakespeare, and Audition Techniques.
• Contribute to shared administrative and recruitment tasks.
• Actively participate in departmental and/or college-wide committees.
• Direct productions during the summer outdoor season (Theatre of the Big Bend) if available.
• Ensure the safety of others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level