Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Posted Date
- Apr 18, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Communications, Film & Video, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Posting Details
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Requisition
202300062F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Nine month contract position;.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Open Date
04/18/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34741
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Penelope Hasekoester
Title
The Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Sam Houston State University
Box 2297
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2297
Contact Phone
Contact Email
drm_pah@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) Visiting Assistant Professor-Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre seeks a theatre instructor to teach Directing and Acting courses. The ability to teach Stage Management is desirable. The successful candidate will teach up to 12 credit hours per semester, including but not limited to directing, acting, and possibly stage management. In addition, the successful candidate will direct one production for the department in the academic year.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA ; Terminal degree required.
Experience Required for the Position
MFA in Directing or Acting with documented skills as a theatre artist/teacher in both areas of artistic practice (acting and directing). Professional directing, acting, and musical theatre experience are preferred. Candidates with a successful track record of teaching at the college or university level will be considered first. Experience and training in musical theatre are desirable.
Other Requirements for the Position
Essential to this position is the ability to work collaboratively as a team member in rehearsals and productions. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from various communities and cultures. Service integral to position and participation in departmental activities is required.
Special Instructions Summary
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Requisition
202300062F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Nine month contract position;.
Position Category
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Arts & Media
Department
Dept of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Open Date
04/18/2023
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34741
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Penelope Hasekoester
Title
The Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Sam Houston State University
Box 2297
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2297
Contact Phone
Contact Email
drm_pah@shsu.edu
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
Sam Houston State University ( SHSU ) Visiting Assistant Professor-Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre seeks a theatre instructor to teach Directing and Acting courses. The ability to teach Stage Management is desirable. The successful candidate will teach up to 12 credit hours per semester, including but not limited to directing, acting, and possibly stage management. In addition, the successful candidate will direct one production for the department in the academic year.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA ; Terminal degree required.
Experience Required for the Position
MFA in Directing or Acting with documented skills as a theatre artist/teacher in both areas of artistic practice (acting and directing). Professional directing, acting, and musical theatre experience are preferred. Candidates with a successful track record of teaching at the college or university level will be considered first. Experience and training in musical theatre are desirable.
Other Requirements for the Position
Essential to this position is the ability to work collaboratively as a team member in rehearsals and productions. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from various communities and cultures. Service integral to position and participation in departmental activities is required.
Special Instructions Summary
Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
- The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
- Association for Women in Science
- TWC - Work in Texas
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed Jobs
- HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- SHSU Recruiter
- Other
- If your response to the question above was 'SHSU Employee'
please indicate employee's name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
- If your response to the question above was 'Other' please
indicate from what source.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Transcripts
- Media Presentation
- Reference Contact Information
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Teaching Portfolio
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