Theatre Adjunct Professor

Overview The Department of Fine Arts at Sul Ross State University seeks candidates for the position of Adjunct Professor of Theatre. MFA in Acting or Directing is required by the time of initial appointment. Candidates with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities Courses to be taught are Acting I – THEA 1310 and THEA 1351. The Department is looking for a dynamic teacher who will stay abreast of the latest developments in the theatre world and inspire non-majors to pursue a major or minor in Theatre. The ideal candidate is collaborative and has a strong interest in developing active partnerships with local and regional artists and performing arts organizations. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include contributing to shared administrative and recruitment tasks, and active participation in departmental and/or college-wide committees. The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for a diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Experience working with first-generation students is highly desirable. The candidate hired for this position will be joining a program and department embarking upon a multi-million-dollar expansion and renovation of current fine arts facilities. Alpine and Marfa are arts-friendly communities, and the candidate will find supportive colleagues and appreciative peers throughout the region. The Sul Ross Theatre Program is actively involved in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Responsible for the safety of others. This position is security sensitive. Qualifications Required: Master of Arts in Theatre or related field. Preferred: Two (2) Years of teaching experience. Producing or arts management experience. Additional Information Instructions To Applicants : Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, CV, and three references, two of which must be academic. Location : Alpine Department : Visual and Performing Arts Job No. : ADJ995 Posting Date : 08/14/2024 End Date : 12/31/2024 Until Filled : Yes Appointment Date : 09/01/2024 Salary : $2400 per course ($2700 for a faculty member with a terminal degree) Note: Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before eligible new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer : It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report : The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, Alpine Campus, in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io About SRSU : Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine, Texas. See for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed