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FY 26-27 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theatre and Dance

University of Texas at Austin

TX, USA · Full Time · Music Education

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FY 26-27 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theatre and DanceApply now DescriptionThe Department of Theatre and Dance offers a unique opportunity for professional development in teaching, creative practice and research. Positions are available periodically for non-tenure track faculty who are interested in teaching and who have the potential to contribute to the development of the academic programs and creative activity in the areas of Acting, Directing, Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities, Scene Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design, Costume Technology, Theatre Technology, Performance as Public Practice, Dance, and Playwriting. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent on funding. The University of Texas at Austin and the Department of Theatre and Dance is committed to fostering a welcoming community. We welcome applicants who can help achieve our objectives.QualificationsQualifications must be commensurate with rank and include an outstanding academic record, significant achievement in original research/creative activity/exhibition record and a commitment of quality teaching. The successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate courses, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in professional/creative research.Application InstructionsInterested applicants are invited to upload a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of three references. All materials should be submitted by clicking the "Apply Now" button, below. Please do not send additional supporting materials until requested.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.College / School / UnitCollege of Fine ArtsDepartmentDepartment of Theatre & DancePostedSep 3, 2026Apply byOpen until filledApplyingUT Austin uses Interfolio to manage the application process. Need help? Contact help and support. ShareEmailFacebookLinkedInTwitter

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TX, USA Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

TX, USA is evaluated with current TX labor-market evidence because a validated city profile was unavailable. The source listing identifies a state or region but not a city; city-level statistics are therefore unavailable. [2] [3]

Career Outlook

The statewide unemployment rate supplies current labor-market context, but it does not prove demand for this occupation or employer. Occupation-specific scores are omitted. [1]

Compensation

No salary-equivalency or take-home-pay figure is asserted without listing pay and defensible local cost inputs. Federal tax brackets must be applied to the candidate’s actual filing circumstances. [4]

Housing and Cost of Living

HUD Fair Market Rent resources are provided for a housing comparison using the verified worksite or its county. No city rent is asserted when it was not acquired. [5]

Commute

A validated city commute value was unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, schedule, transit coverage, parking and fuel costs before accepting relocation expenses.

Community Snapshot

State labor-force scale is not evidence of neighborhood safety, culture or community fit; no such inference is made. [3]

Local Economy

Current statewide employment, labor-force and unemployment observations describe the broader labor environment, not a guaranteed city or occupation outcome. [2] [3] [1]

Relocation Considerations

Verify worksite-level housing, commute, taxes, utilities, benefits, contract length and any remote-work restrictions before relocating. [5] [4]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A healthy statewide labor market does not guarantee that a specialized music education role is easy to replace. Confirm contract stability, nearby housing and the real commute before paying relocation costs. [2] [1]

Methodology

This report uses the latest retrievable BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the listing’s state. It explicitly withholds city, occupation and affordability scores when those inputs were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective June 2026; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. Internal Revenue Service — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.