Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology
Master's of Publishing Program
School for the Contemporary Arts
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN THEATRE
The School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure track position in theatre at the Assistant Professor level, beginning September 1, 2013 (or the candidate’s earliest availability). An MFA or equivalent is required, along with experience as a teacher of theatre at the university level. The successful applicant will have a strong record both as a theatre director, and as a teacher of acting. An applicant’s artistic work should clearly reflect contemporary or experimental issues in art and performance; a background of interdisciplinary art production would be advantageous.
The BFA in Theatre (Performance) is a studio-based ensemble program that includes acting, movement, voice, speech, clown/mask, devising, dramaturgy, and directing.
The successful applicant will direct theatre productions, teach physical and text-based acting at fundamental and advanced levels, and share teaching responsibilities for the BFA. This includes clown/mask, devising, dramaturgy, directing, dramatic literature and theatre history.
The School for the Contemporary Arts is an interdisciplinary fine and performing arts program which includes disciplinary training in:
- Visual Culture and Performance Studies
- Dance
- Film
- Music
- Theatre, and
- Visual Arts.
The School offers:
- a BFA in Theatre (Performance or Production/Design)
- an Extended Minor in Theatre (Production/Design), and
- an Interdisciplinary MFA program.
Faculty at the School are required to maintain a professional art practice and/or scholarly activity. Advising, committee responsibilities, and supervision of graduate students are expected.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: May 10, 2013.
The availability of this position is subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice.
Send letter of application, C.V., and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to:
Professor Owen Underhill
Director, School for the Contemporary Arts
Simon Fraser University
149 West Hasting Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4.
Fax: 778-782-5907.
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