Job Posting Details

Position

Assistant Professor of Theatre - Acting/Performance

Department

College of Fine Arts, Fain

Job Classification(s):

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• Assistant Professor

Starting Date

Fall 2025

Responsibilities

Duties include a twelve-hour teaching load each semester serving as primary instructor of acting and movement techniques in a growing undergraduate theatre department. Teach courses with specific content in the areas of acting, movement for the stage, musical theatre, dialects, and dance. Direct/choreograph one or two productions a year. Additional responsibilities include student assessment; hold office hours, mentor theatre students and student directors, assist with advanced student work and mentoring the chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. Other duties commensurate with experience and/or departmental needs will include engaging in department, college, and university service. This includes recruiting, establishing strong working relationships with colleagues, and representing the Theatre Department on and off campus. Ability to teach a theatre education methods class preferred.

Requirements

Terminal degree in acting or related field required. Applicants experienced in theatre education, directing, or theatre history are particularly encouraged to apply.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

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