Posting Details
Position Information -------------------
Job Title: Assistant Professor of Theatre Design and Technology Position Number: 999406 Department: Visual and Performing Arts Salary: $53,500 Remote: No
Job Summary ------------
The Angelo State University Department of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a dynamic theatre educator to join an established and growing theatre program as an Assistant Professor of Theatre. This is a tenure track position beginning Fall 2026. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence and active career in theatre design and the ability to design or direct university-level theatrical productions.
Typical Duties ----------------
Design and mentor undergraduate student designers for a season of five mainstage productions working collaboratively with a team of professional educators and students.
Provide ongoing instruction and mentorship for undergraduate student designers throughout the academic year.
Additional responsibilities include participating in Theatre Program operations as well as recruiting, retaining, and advising students within the program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -------------------------------
The successful applicant will possess strong communication and organizational skills along with a desire to develop innovative learning experiences.
Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and uphold high professional standards both inside and outside the classroom.
Applicants should also have knowledge of theatre tools and equipment including strong proficiency with AutoCAD Vectorworks or a comparable industry-standard drafting program.
Experience in tool and equipment maintenance, replacement planning, and ensuring safety in all technical activities.
A willingness to work effectively with a diverse undergraduate student population.
Candidates must show demonstrated expertise in scenic costume or lighting design with at least one additional secondary area of design specialization.
Experience in projection design, sound design, or production design for film is also desirable.
Minimum Qualifications ---------------------
An MFA or other terminal degree in Theatre or a related field
Demonstrated focus in design and production
Experience designing in professional settings
Preferred Qualifications ----------------------
Three to five years of experience teaching theatrical design in higher education
Experience across multiple design areas in both professional and academic settings
Membership in professional theatre unions and associations such as USA IATSE and USITT
A demonstrated history of artistic research at the collegiate level
Physical Requirements ---------------------
EEO Statement --------------
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees.
If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at 325-942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information -------------------------
Posting Number: F357P Open Date: 02/17/2026 Close Date: 08/17/2026 Desired Start Date: 08/17/2026 Review Start Date: Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants ---------------------------------
Please include a Portfolio of examples of personal work. This portfolio must be in .PDF format and uploaded as an attachment under the Other document type when applying for the position. Alternatively, please provide a link for the committee to easily access the artistic examples.
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