UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS - HOUSTON

DEPARTMENT: FINE ARTS, DRAMA AND DANCE

CHAIR AND OPEN RANK PROFESSOR

The University of St. Thomas (UST) is Houston's only university committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. Located in the heart of Houston, Texas, the nation's fourth largest city, the campus is near to the city's Theater and Museum Districts, Innovation Corridor and the Texas Medical Center. UST is an integral part of Houston's dynamic urban environment, in which professors, students and alumni enjoy plentiful professional opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

University of St. Thomas is accepting applications for a Fulltime Faculty/Chair Appointment in Drama. The successful candidate is an engaging teacher, knowledgeable and conversant in the history of theater, acting, stage management, theater technology, and directing. Applicants with an demonstrable expertise in theater technology are especially welcome. The successful candidate works with students at all levels of experience, with the goal of developing students' confidence and involvement in theater, and to graduate professional-level, broadly educated theater artists. Candidates should appreciate and understand how drama, dance and the fine arts relate to the University's liberal arts curricula.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

As Chair, the successful applicant administers the University's Drama, Dance and Studio Arts Programs. He or she develops imaginative and artistically rigorous programs, supervises and evaluates faculty, builds and strengthens partnerships across campus and in the Houston arts community, and cultivates in students a love of learning and the craft of acting. He or she also directs and/or selects and supervises guest directors for student performances.

The successful candidate begins work in August 2023 upon the University receipt of his or her official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a doctorate or a recognized terminal degree in drama and/or theater arts, such as an MFA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a substantive reflection on their expertise as an expression of Catholic mission (click for details). Applicants are also encouraged to submit a brief example of their scholarship and evidence in support of their teaching excellence. In addition to applying through the portal, all application materials should be submitted directly via email to Dr. Andrew Hayes, Division Dean for Liberal Studies, at hayesaj@stthom.edu.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer