Assistant Professor of Theatre (Directing)

Job Details

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Theatre (Directing)

Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department
School of Arts, Media, & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Theatre and Dance in the School of Arts, Media, & Communication at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre beginning Fall 2026. We seek an innovative and collaborative director-educator with demonstrated excellence in directing, acting, and related artistic areas to join a dynamic faculty. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in acting, directing, and related areas; mentor student directors and actors; direct for departmental productions; and engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly work.

Faculty at TAMU-CC are expected to maintain active professional and creative activity/scholarly research, demonstrate excellence in teaching, contribute to departmental, school, & university service, and support community engagement.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, student-centered program offering a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in Acting/Directing and Design/Technology, as well as minors in Theatre and Dance. The department produces five mainstage theatre productions, three dance concerts, and numerous student-led projects annually. Faculty collaborates with a full-time technical staff, professional guest artists, and student crews. TAMU-CC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Construction is currently underway for a new music/theatre/dance complex, opening in Fall 2026, which will provide state-of-the-art performance and teaching spaces.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail, and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Acting, Directing, and related topics in the BA in Theatre curriculum.
• Direct one production per season for university mainstage productions.
• Supervise and mentor student directors and actors in all phases of production.
• Contribute to curricular development, program assessment, and recruitment of Theatre majors and minors.
• Maintain an active record of professional creative work and/or research consistent with promotion and tenure expectations.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work and community engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Theatre or related theatrical field by the time of appointment is required.
• Demonstrated professional excellence in directing.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in Acting, Directing, and related Theatre courses.
• Experience with directing in an educational environment.
• Evidence of collaborative creative activity in professional or academic settings.
• Experience teaching acting.

Salary
$6,888.89 - $7,111.11 Monthly ($62,000 - $64,000 annual)

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Meredith Melville, 361-825-5524 or email Meredith.melville@tamucc.edu.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• Letter of application addressing teaching and mentorship philosophy.
• Curriculum vitae detailing teaching, creative, professional, and service experience.
• Written statement regarding research/creative activities.
• Portfolio or digital link showcasing recent directing work.
• Contact information for three professional references including name, title, mobile/telephone number, and email address
• Copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Assistant-Professor-of-Theatre--Directing-_R-089890