The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Performance & Visual Studies, beginning in Fall 2026. The Visual, Material & Performance Cultures Section seeks candidates whose research and teaching focus broadly on performance and/or visual studies. We are interested in candidates whose research and teaching engage in performance and/or visual studies through perspectives such as environmental humanities, Global South studies, new media, critical data and Artificial Intelligence studies, and science and technology studies. We especially welcome scholars whose work bridges technology with visual and performance cultures, as well as those who can promote interdisciplinary collaborations across the arts, humanities, and sciences. 

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in the B.A. in Performance & Visual Studies and the M.A. in Performance Studies programs. These courses may include Introduction to Performance Studies, Introduction to Visual Studies, Research Methods, and upper-level or graduate seminars aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching can enhance innovative curricula within PVFA’s interdisciplinary setting. 

Along with teaching duties, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, mentor students, participate in service at the section, school, and university levels, and help build PVFA’s reputation as a national leader in interdisciplinary creative and scholarly inquiry. Our programs focus on music, theater, visual cultures, and media within a framework that emphasizes research and creative work in the arts to explore and critically engage with the world. 

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts is an energetic and growing academic unit with over 100 faculty and staff members. Created from three existing programs: Visualization, Performance Studies, and Dance Science.  The College integrates artistic creation, scholarly research, and technological innovation. Its mission highlights collaboration between faculty and students across disciplinary boundaries in both creative and scholarly pursuits. Applicants are encouraged to visit the College’s website for more details about our programs and initiatives: https://pvfa.tamu.edu.

Qualifications

A completed Ph.D. in Performance Studies, Visual Studies, Film & Media Studies, Digital Media Studies, or a related field.

Candidates who have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the dissertation (ABD) will be considered, provided they demonstrate clear progress toward completion. 

Application Instructions

Interested individuals must apply through Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/176627 and submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Personal Statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable
4. 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 Leo Cardoso, Chair of the search committee (email: cardoso@tamu.edu).