Tenured/Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for Performance & Visual Studies
The School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for one (1) tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor (contingent on tenure review upon hire) depending on qualifications, with a full-time, nine-month academic appointment.
The start date for this position is Fall 2024.
The Section of Visual, Material & Performance Cultures seeks individuals to teach practices, theories, and methodologies in performance and/or visual studies.
Courses might include Introduction to Performance Studies, Introduction to Visual Studies, Research Methods, Public Scholarship, and seminars related to the candidates area of expertise.
Preference will be given to the most qualified candidates whose pedagogy integrates theory and practice.
We are particularly interested in candidates with an interdisciplinary background in fields such as:
media studies film studies art history ethnomusicology theatre dance In addition to the primary teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate and graduate programs, candidates are also expected to mentor students' creative and/or scholarly work, develop and foster new curricula, serve on school and/or university committees, and perform other duties as necessary.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of teaching experience as well as an ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate level, mentor students creative and/or scholarly work, develop and foster new curricula.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, produce creative and/or scholarly work, serve on section, school, and/or university committees, and perform other duties related to teaching, research, and service as necessary.
Texas A&M is one of the first universities in the U.
S.
to offer an undergraduate degree in performance studies.
Students combine creative practices and scholarly research to know the world better through performance.
Our Performance Studies programs are distinctive in their integration of music, theater, film, visual cultures, and other expressive forms.
Academic programs include the B.
A.
and M.
A.
in Performance Studies.
The School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a new school within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 60 faculty and over 15 staff members and a projected exponential growth in the next five years.
The school was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university:
the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program.
The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research.
Texas A&M University leadership has charged the school with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of music, dance, art, and theater.
Applicants should consult the schools website to review our academic and research programs (https:
//pvfa.
tamu.
edu/).
Qualifications The position requires a completed Ph.
D.
degree in Performance Studies, Visual Studies, or related field.
Teaching experience is preferred.
Application Instructions Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio:
apply.
interfolio.
com/137548 and submit the following materials:
Cover letter Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work, student work, etc.
) Personal Statement:
Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
Names and contact information of five (5) professional references Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Dr.
Daniel Humphrey, Chair of the search committee (email:
email protected ).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
recblid tig9fsrwxghroruyfqaw79sdxbziic Recommended Skills Teaching Agenda Development Curriculum Development Creativity Research Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The start date for this position is Fall 2024.
The Section of Visual, Material & Performance Cultures seeks individuals to teach practices, theories, and methodologies in performance and/or visual studies.
Courses might include Introduction to Performance Studies, Introduction to Visual Studies, Research Methods, Public Scholarship, and seminars related to the candidates area of expertise.
Preference will be given to the most qualified candidates whose pedagogy integrates theory and practice.
We are particularly interested in candidates with an interdisciplinary background in fields such as:
media studies film studies art history ethnomusicology theatre dance In addition to the primary teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate and graduate programs, candidates are also expected to mentor students' creative and/or scholarly work, develop and foster new curricula, serve on school and/or university committees, and perform other duties as necessary.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of teaching experience as well as an ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate level, mentor students creative and/or scholarly work, develop and foster new curricula.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, produce creative and/or scholarly work, serve on section, school, and/or university committees, and perform other duties related to teaching, research, and service as necessary.
Texas A&M is one of the first universities in the U.
S.
to offer an undergraduate degree in performance studies.
Students combine creative practices and scholarly research to know the world better through performance.
Our Performance Studies programs are distinctive in their integration of music, theater, film, visual cultures, and other expressive forms.
Academic programs include the B.
A.
and M.
A.
in Performance Studies.
The School of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is a new school within the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 60 faculty and over 15 staff members and a projected exponential growth in the next five years.
The school was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university:
the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Dance Science Program.
The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinary work in both scholarly and creative research.
Texas A&M University leadership has charged the school with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of music, dance, art, and theater.
Applicants should consult the schools website to review our academic and research programs (https:
//pvfa.
tamu.
edu/).
Qualifications The position requires a completed Ph.
D.
degree in Performance Studies, Visual Studies, or related field.
Teaching experience is preferred.
Application Instructions Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio:
apply.
interfolio.
com/137548 and submit the following materials:
Cover letter Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work, student work, etc.
) Personal Statement:
Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.
Names and contact information of five (5) professional references Review of applications will begin 30 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions should be directed to Dr.
Daniel Humphrey, Chair of the search committee (email:
email protected ).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
recblid tig9fsrwxghroruyfqaw79sdxbziic Recommended Skills Teaching Agenda Development Curriculum Development Creativity Research Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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