Assistant Professor - Theatre

Trinity Univesity • Waxahachie, TX

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About The Position

Trinity University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Theatre in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre, beginning in August 2027. This theatre generalist position is intended for a scholar/artist committed to teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences context. The successful candidate will teach across areas of theatre based on their expertise, direct one major production per academic year, supervise student lab productions, contribute to general education Pathways courses, and advise theatre majors and minors. Tenure-track faculty are also expected to maintain a program of scholarly research and/or professional creative activity.

The teaching load is three courses in one semester and two in the other each academic year. One course release is provided for directing in the Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season. Faculty also undertake service to the department, university, profession, and community.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution founded in 1869, serving approximately 2,500 undergraduate students. Its Department of Human Communication and Theatre offers a Theatre BA integrating history, theory, and practice. The university values academic freedom and is committed to fostering an inclusive campus community.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. or D.F.A. in theatre or a related field, with the degree completed by August 2027, and/or an M.F.A. in performance or directing.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Directing experience at the university or professional level.

Nice To Haves

• Research or scholarship expertise in theatre studies and/or performance studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in acting, directing, theatre history and theory, dramatic literature, performance studies, and general education Pathways requirements.
• Direct one show per academic year as part of the Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season.
• Supervise student lab productions.
• Maintain consistent and productive scholarly and/or creative activity, such as professional acting or directing, publishing research, or presenting papers at academic conferences.
• Advise theatre majors and minors.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community.

What This Job Offers

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