In 2011, the Chair of Theater and Cultural Studies was established at NSU. Currently, there are 5 teaching staff working in that department. One of them is an honored culture worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan, one is a People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, one is an Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, one is an associate professor, one is a doctor of philosophy, two are head teachers, one is a teacher, 2 are 0.5 full-time teachers. The department is headed by the order of the rector of NSU, Ph. Since 2011, he has been appointed the head of the Chair of Theater and Cultural Studies and currently heads the chair.