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Overview The School of Theatre, Dance & Film seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach theatre, dance, and film courses. New hires will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and innovative approach to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester. Teaching appointments are based upon student demand on a semester-by-semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations during the term period, in addition to continuity of funding and departmental need. This posting is not a commitment to a current need and applicants may be considered for future needs as they arise. The position is subject to the availability of funds. Required Qualifications A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience (specific educational requirements vary by position). Preferred Qualifications MFA, professional experience, and/or prior teaching experience are preferred. Application Procedures The School of Theatre, Dance & Film will accept applications on a continual basis. Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: Interested individuals should submit the following: Current CV Cover letter outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant for appointment Unofficial transcripts (all transcripts should be in one document) As part of the application process, we are requesting contact information for three academic references who can provide information about the applicant’s skills and experiences. Please provide the names and email addresses for your academic references in the List of References section of the employment application. Candidates selected for hire will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities. Type of Position Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time Posting and Review Dates Posting Date: 05/30/2025 Review Date: 05/31/2026 Close Date: 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Legal Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure and will be subject to pre-employment and routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings as required by state and university policies. Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to disability, contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University serves more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the Austin-San Antonio corridor. The university is part of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification and fosters research and creative scholarly work across a wide range of disciplines. It seeks outstanding candidates for faculty positions and offers opportunities for growth and impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas State University

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