Assistant Professor of Theatre

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting and Sound Design)

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 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting and Sound Design) beginning Fall 2026. We seek an innovative and collaborative designer-educator with demonstrated excellence in lighting design, sound design, and related technical areas to join a dynamic faculty. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in lighting, sound, stagecraft, and related areas; mentor student designers and technicians; design 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, and university service, and support the university's mission as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution dedicated to 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, 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 collaborate 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 Lighting Design, Sound Design, Stagecraft, and related topics in the BA in Theatre curriculum.
• Design lighting and/or sound for university mainstage productions.
• Supervise and mentor student designers and technicians 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 Design or related theatrical field by the time of appointment is required.
• Demonstrated professional excellence in lighting and/or sound design.
• Demonstrated proficiency in industry communication practices and network/software applications, including Nemetschek's Vectorworks Spotlight, Figure 53's Qlab, ETC/EOS applications, Dante Controller, wireless microphone system managers, Lightwrite, and lighting previsualization software.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in Lighting, Sound, and Technical Theatre courses.
• Experience with digital technologies for live performance, including projections, media servers, or interactive systems.
• Dante certification (level 2 or above).
• Yamaha audio console proficiency.
• Evidence of collaborative creative activity in professional or academic settings.

To apply,

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 lighting and/or sound design 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).

$7,120.44 Monthly ($64,084 annual)

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

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Kevin Loeffler, or email

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.