Assistant Professor of Acting

Assistant Professor of Acting

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant Professor of Acting (Tenure Track or Professor of Practice), starting fall 2026.

The new hire will join an internationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty of the Acting for Stage and Screen program which celebrates a nationally recruited student population.
We are dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching that prioritizes contemporary professional standards in all casting, recruitment, classroom, and production environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a courseload commensurate with rank
• Advising, coaching, and mentoring BFA Acting students
• Serving as an active member of the Acting Area
• Organizing and supporting co-curricular initiatives
• Securing and engaging with professional guest artists
• Sharing in administrative needs related to the Acting Area
• Recruiting BFA Acting students
• Attending productions and engaging in co-curricular work with involved students
• Continued creative and/or research output as required by rank
• Contributing to the continued development and evolution of the program and the department usually in the form of service and committee work.

Salary: min $62,000 commensurate with rank and experience (negotiable)

Application link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54263