Assistant Professor of Theatre-Technology- 9 month Tenured Track
- Employer
- Sul Ross State University
- Location
- Alpine
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
MFA in Theatre, Acting-Directing focus.
PreferredRequired + professional experience.
Primary ResponsibilitiesTThe University seeks a candidate with a strong background in actor training. Voice and movement teaching experience is also a plus. This position is expected to teach a variety of theatre classes, including (but not limited to) Acting I, Acting II, Styles, and Voice for the Actor. Instructor-level knowledge of more than one acting philosophy (Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner, Strasberg, Spolin, et.al.) is preferred. All theatre faculty are expected to teach occasional freshman-level intro classes. Directing assignments rotate annually, and the person hired for this position will direct one or two productions per year, including summer shows with Theater of the Big Bend at the Kokernot Outdoor Theater. The successful candidate is a creative problem-solver who prefers to work in a collaborative environment, gives and receives artistic criticism in a positive, supportive, and constructive manner, and is interested in developing thoughtful, relevant, and socially-conscious theater in a variety of venues. Other desired (but not necessarily required) qualifications include fluency in a language other than English (Spanish is a plus), and/or any specialty like clowning, children’s theater, musical theater, dance, classical theater, mime, multicultural theater, or playwriting. Please supply a letter of interest addressing your qualifications for this position’s responsibilities, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, with your CV.
Appointment begins August 2020. Position is Security Sensitive.
Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Position is Security Sensitive.
Other InformationEligible for Summer Teaching
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.
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.
Sul Ross State University, located in Alpine, Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students on campus in Alpine.
At an elevation of 4,480 feet in the scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to three hours’ driving distance from Alpine.
See http://www.sulross.edu
Instructions to applicantsApplications accepted until the position is filled.
Submit letter of interest, curriculum vita, transcripts, contact information for three references.
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation (1)
- Letter of Recommendation (2)
- Letter of Recommendation (3)
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
- Transcript 4
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Organization
Working at Sul Ross State University
Called "Possibly the most underrated little university west of the Mississippi" by CBS's Dan Rather, Sul Ross State University in West Texas boasts a combination of small class sizes, an appreciation of both fine arts and the sciences and popular professional programs in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Who Is Sul Ross? Where is Sul Ross?
The university's name honors Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Ross, the son of a pioneer Waco, Texas, family and a popular soldier, governor, educator and humanitarian. Founded in 1917 as a teacher college, Sul Ross continues to offer teacher education as one of its most popular programs. Others in high demand are business, criminal justice and agricultural and natural resource sciences. Sul Ross achieved university status in 1969.
The university, comprising 647 acres in Alpine, Texas, boasts a beautiful 93-acre main campus of exquisitely-detailed buildings and enjoys perhaps the most temperate climate in the state. Its situation in the Davis Mountains overlooks the center of the city below, yet it remains within easy reach of many local stores and restaurants. The university also has a 468-acre working ranch that serves its animal science programs.
Located in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, the Middle Rio Grande Campuses offer upper level and graduate courses. Our professors provide hands on learning in ways that relate to our students and their passion for higher education. Courses are accessible via interactive television, online learning communities, and face to face classes
Sul Ross State University is part of The Texas State University System, the largest college system in the state after the University of Texas and Texas A&M systems.
A Small Size, But Plenty to Do
With an enrollment of about 2,000 students on the main campus in Alpine, class sizes are small, guaranteeing a much higher level of personal attention from instructors and the university's support staff. But there's plenty for students to do in their free time: lots of student clubs and organizations, a thriving arts community and a strong athletic tradition.
The SRSU men's basketball team won the conference championship five times in the past 20 years, including the 1999 American Southwest Conference championship. The women's basketball team has also won five conference championships and played in eight national playoffs, even making it to the Final Four.
Similarly, the Lobos football and baseball teams have won five conference titles each in the past 20 years, including American Southwest Conference championships in the late 1990s. The Lady Lobos volleyball team has won nine conference championships in all.
Rodeo is significant part of the Sul Ross program, and the university is the birthplace of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Many team members have gone on to become world champions, and 1951 graduate Harley May is a charter member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Hall of Fame.
- Website
- http://www.sulross.edu/
- Telephone
- 432-837-8243
- Location
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Box C-13
Alpine
Texas
79832
US
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