Non-Tenure Line Faculty Pool - School of Theatre, Dance & Film

Overview

The School of Theatre, Dance & Film seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach theatre, dance, and film courses. New hires will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester.

Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. This posting is not a commitment to a current need and applicants may be considered for future needs as they arise. The position is subject to the availability of funds.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience (specific educational requirements vary by position).

• MFA, professional experience, and/or prior teaching experience are preferred.

The School of Theatre, Dance & Film will accept applications on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Interested individuals should submit the following:

• Current CV
• Cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment
• Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts should be in one document)

As part of the application process, we are requesting contact information for three academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the List of References section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time

Posting Date: 05/30/2025
Review Date: 05/31/2026
Close Date: 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled:
Yes

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Texas State University serves more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the Austin-San Antonio corridor. The university is part of the Doctoral Universities:
Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification and fosters research and creative scholarly work across a wide range of disciplines. It seeks outstanding candidates for faculty positions and offers opportunities for growth and impact.