Adjunct Assistant Professor Theatre Arts & Dance

Posting Number:

F00532P

Position Title:

Adjunct Assistant Professor Theatre Arts& Dance

Department:

Theatre Arts

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Part-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Theatre Arts and Dance Department in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for non-tenured adjuncts.
The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance occasionally has openings for part-time temporary adjunct positions. Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in Theatre Arts and Dance would add the applicant to a pool that is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises for the 2024-2025academic year. These appointments will be part-time and with no guarantee of renewal.

Benefits at UTA:

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach one or more courses in Theatre Arts and/or Dance such as Acting, Dance Appreciation, Introduction to Theatre, Playwriting & New Play Development, Theatre History, Theatre Design, Stage Management, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, or Choreography.

Required Qualifications:

MFA or PhD in a Theatre, Dance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching undergraduate students in theatre and dance.

Department Information:

The University of Arlington Department of Theatre Arts and Dance is situated within the College of Liberal Arts. With over 150 theatre majors across one BA Theatre degree and three pre-professional BFA degrees (Acting, Design & Technology, and Musical Theatre), our students perform in, design, and crew our mainstage season of shows, including fully produced plays and musicals as well as faculty directed projects and productions in devising, playwriting, and applied theatre. Our collaborations with professional theatres in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington provide professional experience for our students.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

10

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2024

Open Date:

05/14/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/28334and submit the following materials:
List all materials needed for applicants to apply.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Contact information for 3 references

Additional documents may be required by the department at a later date.
Questions may be addressed to: Anne Healy, Associate Chair for Academics (healy@uta.edu)
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta