BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Chair, Department of Theatre and Associate/Professor of Theatre
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Application Deadline
January 12, 2026
Position Details This full‑time faculty position is on‑campus and in‑person. The Chair of the Department of Theatre of the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University is a full‑time, tenured faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities. The position is for an Associate/Full Professor of Theatre and will begin in August 2026.
Department Overview The Department of Theatre offers four BFA degrees dedicated to conservatory‑style training within a liberal arts education, a BA degree in Theatre, and produces six to eight productions each academic year. The department provides students with opportunities for professional and educational development in collaboration with guest artists and professional theatres.
Responsibilities
Provide academic and artistic leadership and contribute to TCU's goal of becoming an R1 institution, ensuring that the strategic plans of the Department, College, and University are aligned and effectively implemented.
Manage the Department of Theatre's budgets, financial resources, and facilities.
Collaborate with the Dean, TCU leadership, and Theatre faculty/staff on the renovation of Ed Landreth Hall.
Facilitate and manage program development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
Oversee full‑time faculty and staff recruitment, retention, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes, and make hiring recommendations to the Dean.
Coordinate faculty course load, curriculum design, and scheduling.
Lead the Department's student recruitment and retention efforts, including scholarships and awards.
Serve as producing artistic director for Department of Theatre productions.
Foster a supportive culture of collaboration and community among faculty, staff, and students.
Represent the Department positively and work with the Dean on fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
Work with the Assistant Chair, Coordinator of Curriculum & Assessment, and faculty to develop, expand, and strengthen the Department's research/scholarly activity portfolio, focusing on increasing externally funded research output.
Teach a reduced load in the candidate's area of specialty and maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and service.
Required Qualifications
Hold a terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in Theatre or a closely related field.
Qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Theatre.
Demonstrated record of administrative and/or leadership experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
A leadership vision for the Department of Theatre.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with administrative responsibilities.
Success in working with and building consensus among different areas and constituencies within theatre disciplines.
Record of success in providing mentorship to faculty, staff, and students of all levels and ranks.
Record of success in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff.
Excellence as a practicing theatre artist in any theatre discipline(s).
Experience building alliances with leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, and representing and promoting Theatre Arts to other fields and constituencies within and beyond the university.
Experience with NAST, ATHE, USITT, AEA, SDC, USA, MTEA, DGA, or other academic/professional organizations and/or unions.
Demonstrated fundraising experience.
Application Materials and Instructions
Cover letter including leadership experience and philosophy, teaching experience and philosophy, research/creative activity highlights (3 pages maximum).
Curriculum vitae.
List of three references with contact information for each.
The application deadline is January 12th, 2026. All applications will be held in confidence. After initial review, candidates advancing to the second round may be asked to submit supporting materials, including examples of academic and artistic leadership, research and/or creative work, evaluations, observations, links to a professional activity website, and/or letters of recommendation.
Employment Values Statement Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student‑centered community. TCU is an equal‑opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Position Details This full‑time faculty position is on‑campus and in‑person. The Chair of the Department of Theatre of the College of Fine Arts at Texas Christian University is a full‑time, tenured faculty appointment with administrative responsibilities. The position is for an Associate/Full Professor of Theatre and will begin in August 2026.
Department Overview The Department of Theatre offers four BFA degrees dedicated to conservatory‑style training within a liberal arts education, a BA degree in Theatre, and produces six to eight productions each academic year. The department provides students with opportunities for professional and educational development in collaboration with guest artists and professional theatres.
Responsibilities
Provide academic and artistic leadership and contribute to TCU's goal of becoming an R1 institution, ensuring that the strategic plans of the Department, College, and University are aligned and effectively implemented.
Manage the Department of Theatre's budgets, financial resources, and facilities.
Collaborate with the Dean, TCU leadership, and Theatre faculty/staff on the renovation of Ed Landreth Hall.
Facilitate and manage program development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
Oversee full‑time faculty and staff recruitment, retention, mentoring, evaluation, promotion, and tenure processes, and make hiring recommendations to the Dean.
Coordinate faculty course load, curriculum design, and scheduling.
Lead the Department's student recruitment and retention efforts, including scholarships and awards.
Serve as producing artistic director for Department of Theatre productions.
Foster a supportive culture of collaboration and community among faculty, staff, and students.
Represent the Department positively and work with the Dean on fundraising initiatives, cultivating relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
Work with the Assistant Chair, Coordinator of Curriculum & Assessment, and faculty to develop, expand, and strengthen the Department's research/scholarly activity portfolio, focusing on increasing externally funded research output.
Teach a reduced load in the candidate's area of specialty and maintain a record of scholarly/creative activity and service.
Required Qualifications
Hold a terminal degree (e.g., MFA or PhD) in Theatre or a closely related field.
Qualify for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Theatre.
Demonstrated record of administrative and/or leadership experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
A leadership vision for the Department of Theatre.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with administrative responsibilities.
Success in working with and building consensus among different areas and constituencies within theatre disciplines.
Record of success in providing mentorship to faculty, staff, and students of all levels and ranks.
Record of success in recruiting and retaining students, faculty, and staff.
Excellence as a practicing theatre artist in any theatre discipline(s).
Experience building alliances with leaders and organizations locally, nationally, and internationally, and representing and promoting Theatre Arts to other fields and constituencies within and beyond the university.
Experience with NAST, ATHE, USITT, AEA, SDC, USA, MTEA, DGA, or other academic/professional organizations and/or unions.
Demonstrated fundraising experience.
Application Materials and Instructions
Cover letter including leadership experience and philosophy, teaching experience and philosophy, research/creative activity highlights (3 pages maximum).
Curriculum vitae.
List of three references with contact information for each.
The application deadline is January 12th, 2026. All applications will be held in confidence. After initial review, candidates advancing to the second round may be asked to submit supporting materials, including examples of academic and artistic leadership, research and/or creative work, evaluations, observations, links to a professional activity website, and/or letters of recommendation.
Employment Values Statement Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student‑centered community. TCU is an equal‑opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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