Tenure track position beginning July 1, 2017
Tenure track position beginning July 1, 2017The School of Creative and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Arts, University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Drama Design. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2017.
The successful candidate should have a terminal degree (MFA) and have achieved national and/or international recognition within their career. Candidates must demonstrate an established research and/or research-creation program, including performances, presentations and/or publications and successful post-secondary teaching in the area(s) of specialization. Evidence of excellence in teaching should be demonstrated via a convincing statement of teaching philosophy, strong teaching evaluations, and a clear record of commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, student supervision, and mentorship. Preference will be given to candidates:
- with a specialization in the primary area of Theatre Lighting and demonstrated expertise in a secondary area of either Projections Design or Sound Design;
- who incorporate new media and/or emerging technologies for the theatre in their practice, research and teaching;
- who are also able to teach in the areas of Theatre History, History of Scenography, Costume History or Stage Management;
- who can expand and enrich the SCPA’s intercultural awareness and expertise base.
All applications must be received by January 9, 2017. Please provide a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests and an artist’s statement (may be combined but should address both topics), a portfolio of artistic achievements (may include reviews, photographs, video clips), a teaching dossier, relevant publications, and three confidential letters of reference sent directly to the Chair of the Academic Selection Committee. All materials should be forwarded to:
Prof. Allan Bell, Music Division
School of Creative and Performing Arts
University of Calgary
CHD100, 2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 1N4
403-210-6265 / fax: 403-282-6925
Email: scpa@ucalgary.ca
The deadline for applications is January 9, 2017.
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