Assistant Professor of Theatre

Description

Trinity University seeks applications for a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Communication and Theatre, beginning in August of 2025.

This is a scholar / artist position that requires a commitment to teaching theatre / performance history and directing for our mainstage season in an undergraduate liberal arts and sciences context.

With primary teaching responsibilities in theatre / performance history, and an active research agenda in theatre studies and / or performance studies, a successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of teaching expertise, a passion for mentoring undergraduate students, and an active research plan.

Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the University’s interdisciplinary general education program.

There are many opportunities for Trinity faculty to be engaged in experiential learning, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and faculty-led study abroad programs.

BACKGROUND

Trinity University is a highly selective secular and private liberal arts institution that received over 11,000 applications to fill approximately 650 first-year seats in the Class of 2027.

Our campus is located in the heart of San Antonio, a vibrant and diverse city that affords students the opportunity to learn from and participate in a multicultural urban environment.

• On-campus centers and resources include the Humanities Collective, which supports and promotes students’ and faculty members’ humanistic research;
• the Collaborative for Learning and Teaching, which provides pedagogical programming and professional development opportunities for faculty members in all disciplines;

and the Student Success Center, which offers academic advising and tutoring services to Trinity undergraduates.. Additional information can be found on the .

The offers two relatively independent majors and minors. The Theatre Program offers a BA education that integrates theory and practice.

Our annual Stieren Guest Artist program and student-faculty research create opportunities to collaborate meaningfully with diverse theatre professionals.

Both the Department of Human Communication and Theatre and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship.

Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching : Teaching responsibilities will include the department’s History of Theatre sequence, Play Structure and Analysis, and classes in the candidate’s area of interest that complement the departmental curriculum, as well as a commitment to participate in and make a contribution to Trinity's Pathways curriculum.
• Teaching load is typically 3-2 courses per year. One course release is given for directing for the Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season.
• Directing : Direct regularly as part of the Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season.
• Research : Consistent and productive scholarly activity, including attendance at professional meetings, participation in professional organizations, presentations of papers at academic conferences, and publication of research.
• An ongoing portfolio of creative activity is encouraged.
• Service : Advising majors, service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This is a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Theatre position beginning August 2025. The salary will be competitive.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required : PhD or DFAin Theatre, Drama, or Performance Studies with degree in hand or plan to complete program’s PhD or DFA degree requirements by August 2025.

EXPERIENCE

Required :

• Graduate study and expertise in theatre / performance history
• Research / scholarship expertise in theatre studies and / or performance studies
• Directing experience at the university or professional level

Preferred : Candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, a passion for mentoring undergraduates, and an active research agenda.

HOW TO APPLY

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided .

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually. Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.

Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the (Work) Experience, Education, Certifications, or Languages fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the Application Documents field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file note : a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded :

• Letter of application and Curriculum Vitae
• Dissertation or book abstract and Writing Sample (article or chapter length)
• Teaching Philosophy (250-500 words) and Directing Portfolio link
• Because Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion and building inclusive communities, we also request that you provide a brief statement (250-500 words) describing your past efforts as well as your future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, your research, and / or your other professional activities.

Deadline to submit an application in Workday is 11 / 08 / 24.

We will request three confidential letters of recommendation for candidates who make it to our virtual interview stage.