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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Dramaturgy, Theatre History, or Theatre Theory, Department of Theatre Arts

Position Number: 6473243
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Dramaturgy, Theatre History, or Theatre Theory, Department of Theatre Arts
Theater Arts

Location: Waco, TX
Open Date: Aug 15, 2025
Deadline: Nov 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Baylor University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Theatre Arts at the Assistant Professor level effective Fall 2026. We are searching for a collaborative faculty member with research experience in dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, performance studies, and/or dramatic literature. The specific area of investigation is open but the department is particularly interested in candidates with experience in directing and dramaturgy as well as a record of academic scholarship.

For more information about the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Theatre please visit the following:

https://theatre.artsandsciences.baylor.edu

https://artsandsciences.baylor.edu

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED

Terminal degree (Ph.D., DFA, or MFA) in Theatre History, Performance Studies, Dramaturgy, or closely related field; ABD candidates will be considered, if degree is to be conferred by August 2026;
Research experience in dramaturgy, theatre history, theory, performance studies, and/or dramatic literature;
A record of professional achievement and ongoing professional scholarship and research is expected;
The successful candidate will have evidence of the potential to receive external grant funding.

PREFERRED

University-level teaching experience is preferred.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/168980

A complete application consists of:

A cover/application letter;
A current curriculum vitae;
A copy of the transcript from the highest-degree granting institution (unofficial copy acceptable for application);
Three letters of recommendation.
All applicants must complete the self-disclosed Religious Affiliation Form in Interfolio.

Candidates who are invited for an on campus interview will be required to provide an official transcripts of highest degree earned. These items are to be submitted via Interfolio. Finalist(s) will be invited for interview with the department and university administration.

Completed applications must be received by 11 PM CST on November 15th, 2025.

Any questions about the search should be directed to Dr. David Jortner, Committee Chair, at David_Jortner@baylor.edu.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.