Theatre Professor

Job Summary

Trinity University seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre to join our Department of Human Communication and Theatre. The successful candidate will have a strong background in theatre/performance history and directing, with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and a passion for mentoring undergraduate students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach theatre/performance history and directing courses, including the department's History of Theatre sequence and Play Structure and Analysis.
• Direct regularly as part of the Trinity Theatre Mainstage Season.
• Contribute to teaching the First-Year Experience and other courses in Pathways, the University's interdisciplinary general education program.
• Engage in research and scholarship in theatre studies and/or performance studies, with a focus on publishing research and presenting papers at academic conferences.
• Participate in departmental and university service, including advising majors and contributing to departmental and university committees.

Requirements

• PhD or DFA in Theatre, Drama, or Performance Studies with degree in hand or plan to complete program's PhD or DFA degree requirements by August 2025.
• 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 Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence and a passion for mentoring undergraduate students.
• Active research agenda in theatre studies and/or performance studies.

How to Apply

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application. For external applicants, select 'Apply Manually' and complete the required fields. Please upload the following documents: letter of application and curriculum vitae, dissertation or book abstract and writing sample, teaching philosophy and directing portfolio link, and a brief statement on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your teaching, research, and professional activities.