TEACHING ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: ACTING/DIRECTING, The University of Pittsburgh

TEACHING ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: ACTING/DIRECTING

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a non tenure-track, renewable (annually for up to three years) position at the rank of Visiting Lecturer, beginning September 2010.

The successful candidate will have extensive professional experience in the theatre and will bring skills that supplement those of the current faculty. Responsibilities include participating in University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre productions and the department's touring outreach program, Shakespeare-in-the-Schools in the capacity of performer and director/writer.

Other responsibilities include teaching undergraduate acting or directing courses; developing and implementing artist workshops and residencies in area schools; serving as coach or advisor for faculty and student productions; providing mentorship for all students in the department. Teaching Artists-in-Residence are expected to attended faculty meetings, serve on committees, and participate fully in the administrative duties of the Theatre Arts Department.

Please send a cover letter, headshot, resume or curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Tamara Goldbogen, University of Pittsburgh, 1617 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of color, women, and members of other under-represented groups.

Tenure-track Position in Theatre Education at Emerson College

Department of Performing Arts
Theatre Education

Description:

The Department of Performing Arts seeks to fill a full-time, tenure track faculty position to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in drama and theatre education, including courses in education required for Massachusetts licensure of teachers of theatre. The appointment begins with the 2010-11 academic year beginning September 1, 2010.

Additional responsibilities will include supervising student teaching practica, directing and administering the undergraduate theatre education program in the Department of Performing Arts, advising and mentoring undergraduate Theatre Education majors, serving on departmental and college committees and performing other services as appropriate to the position, sharing in the collegial development of curriculum in theatre education and in the department, sharing in the recruiting responsibilities for both the undergraduate and graduate Theatre Education programs, and advancing the academic and professional reputation of the institution.

The successful candidate should have a terminal degree in Theatre Education or a related area and significant professional experience in both education and theatre arts with at least five years of successful college level teaching experience. The successful candidate will have a background and teaching experience in the following areas: Drama/theatre arts curriculum design and implementation, pre K-12; contemporary theories of teaching/learning; authentic assessment; urban and multicultural education; current Massachusetts and national curriculum frameworks, theatre standards, and licensure requirements; student teacher supervision; mentoring college faculty in teaching; and contemporary national and international practices in process drama, drama-in-education, theatre-in-education, and playmaking.

Send a cover letter describing your point of view on the philosophy and structure of theatre education on both undergraduate and graduate levels, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Robert Colby, Chair, Theatre Education Search Committee, Department of Performing Arts, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116-4624.

Priority will be given to applications received on or before February 15, 2010. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

The Department of Performing Arts, located in the downtown Boston theater district, has 550 undergraduate students in programs offering a B.A. degree in Theatre Studies and Theatre Education, B.F.A. degree in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance/Theatre, Design/Technology and Production/Stage Management, and 72 graduate students in the M.A. in Theatre Education program. The Department offers productions mounted in three different venues, including the newly opened Paramount Production Center, the Cutler Majestic Theatre, and the Tufte Performance and Production Center.

Information about all faculty position searches can be found by visiting Emerson College's faculty employment page at: http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/faculty/Faculty-Employment.cfm

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. Emerson College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer focused on workforce diversity.

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.