Assistant Professor of Theatre; Lighting and Sound Design

Position: Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting and Sound Design)
** Job Title
** Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting and Sound Design)
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
** Department
* * School of Arts, Media, & Communication
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Corpus Christi, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
** The Department of Theatre and Dance in the School of Arts, Media, & Communication at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (TAMU–CC) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre (Lighting and Sound Design) beginning Fall 2026. We seek an innovative and collaborative designer-educator with demonstrated excellence in lighting design, sound design, and related technical areas to join a dynamic faculty.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in lighting, sound, stagecraft, and related areas; mentor student designers and technicians; design for departmental productions; and engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly work.

Faculty at TAMU–CC are expected to maintain active professional and creative activity/scholarly research, demonstrate excellence in teaching, contribute to departmental, school, and university service, and support the university’s mission as a Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution dedicated to community engagement.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a vibrant, student-centered program offering a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in Acting/Directing, Design/Technology, as well as minors in Theatre and Dance. The department produces five mainstage theatre productions, three dance concerts, and numerous student-led projects annually. Faculty collaborate with a full-time technical staff, professional guest artists, and student crews.

TAMU–CC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).Construction is currently underway for a new music/theatre/dance complex, opening in Fall 2026, which will provide state-of-the-art performance and teaching spaces.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Teach undergraduate courses in Lighting Design, Sound Design, Stagecraft, and related topics in the BA in Theatre curriculum.
* Design lighting and/or sound for university mainstage productions.
* Supervise and mentor student designers and technicians in all phases of production.
* Contribute to curricular development, program assessment, and recruitment of Theatre majors and minors.
* Maintain an active record of professional creative work and/or research consistent with promotion and tenure expectations.
* Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work and community engagement initiatives.
** Required Qualifications
*** Terminal degree in Theatre Design or related theatrical field by the time of appointment is required.
* Demonstrated professional excellence in lighting and/or sound design.
* Demonstrated proficiency in industry communication practices and network/software applications, including Nemetschek’s Vectorworks Spotlight, Figure 53’s Qlab, ETC/EOS applications, Dante Controller, wireless microphone system managers, Lightwrite, and lighting previsualization software.
* Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** College-level teaching experience in Lighting, Sound, and Technical Theatre courses.
* Experience with digital technologies for live performance,…