Assistant Professor of Performance Studies
University of North Texas

Title: Assistant Professor of Performance Studies

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Communication Studies-121300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

UNT's Department of Communication Studies is a collegial and growing scholarly community with strong traditions in three areas: interpersonal, digital, and organizational communication, rhetorical studies, and performance studies. The department maintains an undergraduate major with an enrollment around 400 students and a master's degree program of 20-25 students, and attracts students from the college's interdisciplinary studies program. The department is committed to broader university initiatives aimed at supporting students as well as rigorous research culture.
The University of North Texas is a student-centered public research university with over 45,000 students. UNT is one of the nation's most diverse universities with more than 10,000 Hispanic students, 5,700 African American students, 3,100 Asian students, and 500 Indigenous students. UNT has been designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Located in Denton. UNT fosters meaningful partnerships with organizations throughout the DFW area.

Denton is home to two state universities (UNT and Texas Woman's University) and is known for its live music scene. Denton is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is located just 36 miles from either city's center. With 7.5 million people and two international airports, DFW is the fourth-largest metro area in the United States. DFW is racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally diverse and maintains a long-standing commitment to the arts exemplified by local attractions such as the Dallas Arts District and the Fort Worth Cultural District. UNT's proximity to these major metropolitan centers ensures that our new colleague will be able to access a wide range of activities and cultural experiences.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in performance studies to start in Fall 2025. We seek a scholar-artist whose research explores the intersections between digital performance and storytelling, who is prepared to supervise master's students, conduct graduate courses, and teach at the undergraduate level. A PhD in communication studies or terminal degree in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Tenure-track Faculty in the Department of Communication Studies teach two courses per semester. Our new colleague will offer undergraduate and graduate courses within the performance studies area of the department and supervise master's students. We are particularly interested in applicants who will make creative and extensive use of the department's Black Box Theatre. Strong candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to mentoring a wide variety of students.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in communication studies or terminal degree in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction in the area of Performance Studies.

Demonstrated capacity to design and instruct undergraduate (introductory and upper-level) and graduate courses in Performance Studies.

Demonstrated capacity to mentor graduate students in Performance Studies.

Demonstrated creative/ research excellence in Performance Studies at the intersection of performance and digital/ media expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. An example of written scholarship [Upload where it says "SAMPLE PUBLICATION"]
4. An second example of scholarly activity which may be written scholarship or a creative project. If submitting a media file, please upload a document that offers a brief description of the project and a link to where it can be accessed [Upload where it says "MEDIA FILE"]
5. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts (official transcripts will be due upon hire)
6. List of names and contact information for three references.

Additional Details

-A short list of candidates will be required to submit three letters of reference, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample syllabi.

-The first round of interviews will take place via Zoom. Subsequently, finalists will be invited to campus and asked to perform a teaching demonstration and a research talk, in addition to interview sessions with various audiences including the search committee, students, faculty colleagues, and representatives from the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (CLASS) Executive Dean's office.


Please direct any questions to the search committee chair: Dr. Megan Morrissey (megan.morrissey@unt.edu).

Review of applications will begin November 11, 2024 and continue until the search is closed.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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