Assistant Professor and Director of Theatre Arts

3 weeks ago

San Antonio, United States St. Mary's University Full time

St. Mary's University, a private, Catholic Marianist University located in San Antonio, Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Director of Theatre Arts in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate's primary responsibilities include directing the main stage theatrical productions (fall play, spring musical); teaching courses including but not limited to Theatrical Rehearsal and Performance, Introduction to Acting, Voice and Diction, Theatre Roots, general fine arts, or core courses; actively recruiting students through outreach and recruitment events; and establishing a strong regional, and national reputation as an artist, director, and educator. The Department of Music and Theatre Arts is a dynamic interdisciplinary unit open to creativity and new ideas.


The faculty member will teach three courses each semester and direct the Theatre Arts program. Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental and university committees, as well as planning and leading outreach programs with area school districts and arts organizations. Additional duties may be assigned to accentuate the candidate's areas of expertise in consultation with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts Chair.


St. Mary's University is seeking a dynamic leader who can shape the future of theatre on campus, developing and building a vibrant program. The ideal candidate will have an innovative vision and approach for a collegiate theatre program and a proven track record of successful artistic engagement with the broader community.


Required Qualifications:

  • A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Theatre, Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, or related discipline. ABD candidates with an expected completion date within one year of appointment will be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience as an artist and director.
  • Evidence of creative activity and achievement in collegiate and/or professional theatrical productions.
  • Evidence of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Evidence of interdisciplinary and/or entrepreneurial vision for programming.
  • Experience in theatre production and/or arts management.
  • Evidence of successful student recruitment.
  • Teaching experience at a Hispanic Serving Institution or proven ability to work positively with faculty, staff, and students from non-traditional and/or diverse ethnic, cultural, and/or socioeconomic backgrounds. Initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion can fulfill this preferred qualification.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: . St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3,500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.


Applications should include:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three references
  • Directing Portfolio
  • Artist/Creative Statement (250-500 words)

Applicants should electronically submit the employment application available at with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Questions may be directed to Dr. Matthew Mireles at .


Review of applications begins December 9, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.


St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.



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