Assistant Professor - Theatre History and Criticism

The School of Theatre and Dance invites applications for atenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre History and Criticism.

The successful candidate will be an engaged member of the intellectual, creative, and organizational life of the Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance. We seek a collaborative colleague whovalues working with students and faculty across areas and degree programs and who will contribute to the continued development ofthe School’s academic and artistic mission. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an activescholarly and/or creative research agenda appropriate to the discipline and to participate in service to the School, College,University, and profession.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and continued development as an educator. Area of specialization is open. We seek a teacher-scholarwhose expertise complements the strengths of the existing facultywhile expanding the intellectual, cultural, and artistic breadth ofthe School’s curriculum.

Areas of research and teaching may encompass a range of historical periods, geographic and cultural contexts, theatrical traditions,methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to theatre and performance studies. Candidates whose scholarship and teachingfoster connections among theatre history, dramatic literature,performance, and contemporary theatrical practice are especiallyencouraged to apply.

Teaching responsibilities may include courses in theatre history,dramatic literature and analysis, introductory theatre courses, and additional courses related to the candidate’s areas of expertise and the curricular needs of the Denard Haden School of Theatre and Dance.

• Ph.D. or DFA in Theatre, Theatre Studies, Performance Studies,or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising,and mentorship.
• Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, sustained scholarly and/or creative research activity appropriate to the discipline.

• Preference will be given to candidates who:
  • Demonstrates an effective and clearly articulated approach to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing commitment to pedagogicaldevelopment.
  • Demonstrates the ability to teach theatre history, dramaticliterature and analysis, and introductory theatre courses.
  • Possesses scholarly and teaching interests that complementexisting faculty expertise while broadening the intellectual,cultural, and artistic scope of the School’s curriculum.
  • Demonstrates the ability to engage students from a range oftheatrical interests and degree programs.
  • Demonstrates an interest in collaboration across the academic,artistic, and production areas of the School.

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen

F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. isearned prior to start date.

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual whodemonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.