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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, including projections, media servers, or interactive systems.

+ Dante certification (level 2 or above).

+ Yamaha audio console proficiency.

+ Evidence of collaborative creative activity in professional or academic settings.

To apply, https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

+ Letter of application addressing teaching and mentorship philosophy.

+ Curriculum vitae detailing teaching, creative, professional, and service experience.

+ Written statement regarding research/creative activities.

+ Portfolio or digital link showcasing recent lighting and/or sound design work.

+ Contact information for three professional references including name, title, mobile/telephone number, and email address

+ Copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire).

$6,888.89 Monthly ($62,000 annual)

Review of applications will begin January 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct any inquiries to committee chair Kevin Loeffler, 361-825-2262 or email [email protected].

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.