Job Description

Position Title:

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

Job Posting Number:

2025067NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College/Division:

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Department/School:

School of Theatre, Dance, & Film

Position Description :

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.

Please note that this posting is not intended to convey that such a need currently exists. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

This position is subject to the availability of funds. Required Qualifications:

• Specific educational requirements vary by position, but a minimum of a bachelors degree or commensurate experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Application Procedures:

The School of Theatre, Dance & Film will accept applications from qualified applicants on a continual basis.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:
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 our application process, we are requesting contact information for three (3) academic references who can provide information about the applicants 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. Type of Position:

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

Legal Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements. Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Link:

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start,

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