Lecturer/Assistant Professor -Educational Theatre, City College of New York

Job Title: Lecturer/Assistant Professor -Educational Theatre
Job ID #: 2129
Location: The City College of New York
Full/Part-time: Full-Time Faculty Position

GENERAL DUTIES:
Performs teaching and related faculty functions in area(s) of expertise as noted below.

CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
This position will require teaching, mentoring and advising graduate level students as well as participation in Program, Department and University committees.

Teaching may include courses in the following areas: Foundations of Educational Theatre; Theatre for Youth and Young Audiences; Fundamentals of Teaching Theatre; Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Educational Theatre; and Research Seminar in Educational Theatre.

The prospective candidate may be responsible for supervising student teacher candidates, coordinating fieldwork sites and spearheading curricular development.

The program in Educational Theatre is an exciting new graduate program committed to providing teacher candidates with an interdisciplinary approach to education. As a developing program, we are seeking a dynamic individual who is interested in working collaboratively with faculty and students to create new project and initiatives. Additionally, prospective candidates should be actively engaged in the ongoing dialogue in the field of Educational Theatre.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree area(s) of expertise and other qualifications noted below as being necessary for satisfactory performance of job duties. Also required is the ability to teach successfully.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master's Degree and/or Ph.D. in Educational Theatre, Applied Theatre, Theatre Outreach or the equivalent; at least 5 years teaching experience. Teaching experience can include, but is not limited to, work in the following areas: Public School teaching Pre K-12, Teaching Artist work, Professional Development facilitation, Higher Education instruction. Record of publications and/or conference presentations preferred.

NOTE: Candidates with appropriate combination of qualifications and experience may be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.

COMPENSATION:
Salary commensurate with rank, qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS:
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please log on to www.cuny.edu. Navigate to Careers at CUNY and then log into the applicant tracking program Careers at CUNYFirst and apply online by clicking "Apply Now" and following the instructions.

In addition, to be considered for this position, you must send a cover letter, resume and the names, mailing/e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: deaneduc@ccny.cuny.edu

Please include in the subject line of the e-mail "Lecturer / Assistant Professor Theatre Education Search"

CLOSING DATE:
February 14, 2010

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices.