"Assistant Professor of Acting"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Acting

Job Posting Number: 2026036TTL

Job Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Position Description: The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Acting (Tenure Track or Professor of Practice), starting fall 2026. The new hire will join an internationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty of the Acting for Stage and Screen program which celebrates a nationally recruited student population. We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in acting, improvisation, clown, voice and speech, movement, classical acting, and other related disciplines.
• Advising, coaching, and mentoring BFA Acting students and alumni on curricular, co-curricular, and career related topics.
• Serve as an active member of the Acting Area including but not limited to program and curriculum development, organizing and supporting co-curricular initiatives such as recurring workshops and masterclasses, securing and engaging with professional guest artists, and sharing in administrative needs related to the Acting Area.
• Recruit BFA Acting students including screening of audition videos, participation in auditions at regional and national events, and on campus auditions.
• Active attendance of department productions and co-curricular work and engagement with involved students.
• Continued creative and/or research output as required by rank.
• Contributing to the continued development and evolution of the program and the department usually in the form of service and committee work.

Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor Rank (Tenure Line):

• MFA or equivalent international terminal degree in acting or related field.
• University teaching experience.
• A record of professional acting experience in theatre, film, and/or television with a commitment to an ongoing professional career.
• Strong national industry network connections with professionals in casting, directing, management and representation, and/or acting.

Required qualifications for Assistant Professor of Practice Rank:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in acting or related field.
• University teaching experience.
• A record of professional acting experience in theatre, film, and/or television with a commitment to an ongoing professional career.
• Strong national industry network connections with professionals in casting, directing, management and representation, and/or acting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years teaching experience at full-time or equivalent course load.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in acting, improvisation, clown, voice and speech, movement, classical acting, or other related disciplines.
• Experience in directing, playwriting, or devised works.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Current membership in a professional union such AEA and/or SAG-AFTRA or equivalent international.
• Demonstrated record of collaborative abilities and collegiality.

Application Procedures: For full consideration, applications should be received by 11/30/2025. The position will remain open until filled. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54263. Interested individuals should submit the following: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Professional Acting Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document), Statement of teaching philosophy, Contact information for 3 references (no letters of recommendation), Optional: link to professional website. Note that as part of our application process, we are requesting 3 letters of reference. Please provide the names and email addresses for your references in the List of References section of the employment application.

Proposed Start Date: 08/16/2026

Posting Date: 09/18/2025

Review Date: 11/30/2025

Open Until Filled?: Yes