"Assistant Professor of Practice for Dramatic Arts"

Job Description

Assistant Professor of Practice, Interdisciplinary School for Engagement (ISE)

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 14321

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Practice for Dramatic Arts

The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the Interdisciplinary School for Engagement invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice for Dramatic Arts position.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more about UTSA online, on USTA Today, or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA)

UT San Antonio's College of Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) is the university's most academically multifaceted college, playing a central role in the education of nearly every UTSA student. Home to a broad spectrum of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, and social sciences, COLFA empowers students with the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in today's complex, global landscape.

With 11 distinct departments and schools offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, COLFA prepares students for careers in fields as varied as public service, education, media, the arts, and beyond. The college is also a hub of research and creative activity, where faculty and students contribute innovative scholarship and artistic works that engage with pressing societal issues and enrich scholarly engagement on an international scale.

In addition to its commitment to academic excellence, COLFA plays a vital role in the community-based and intellectual life of San Antonio and South Texas through public lectures, performances, exhibitions, and community partnerships.

For more information about the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, please visit https://colfa.utsa.edu

Department

The Interdisciplinary School for Engagement (ISE) in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts at UT San Antonio houses four undergraduate majors and seven minors. It consists of more than 25 tenure/tenure track and fixed-term-track faculty members serving more than 850 students. Given its unique mission, the ISE serves as a home for interdisciplinary programs as well as a makerspace and intellectual incubator for new programs in the humanities and social sciences. It is also committed to provide space for collaborative learning and teaching and engage our students in experiential learning and discovery.

Position Summary

Teach one course in spring 2026 and one course in fall 2026 as assigned in Dramatic Arts and Technologies.

Our new and rapidly growing program has existing and emerging teaching needs in all aspects of performance and production but does not currently have teaching needs in theater history or appreciation.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess an MFA in Theater or related dramatic arts.
• Have experience teaching a variety of related specialty courses at the college level.
• Costume design, lighting design, sound design, or scenic design to boost the Dramatic Arts program and cover student interest.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have experience:
• organizing large-scale productions at the college level or professionally.
• developing dramatic arts curriculum.
• teaching, advising, or mentoring San Antonio students.
• participating in major theatrical or screen productions.
• Active profile in professional theater.

To apply applicants must upload the following in a PDF document:

• A current curriculum vitae.
• Letter of interest including a sample list of existing or potential UTSA Dramatic Arts or Film/Media courses candidate is qualified and willing to teach. (Find existing courses here: https://catalog.utsa.edu/undergraduate/liberalfinearts/humanitiesandsocialsciences/#drar).
• A brief teaching statement (1-2 pages).

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position will work primarily on Main and Downtown campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=14321&PostingSeq=1