Theatre 2014-2015

Theatre and Performing Arts Jobs 2014-15 (for the 2015-2016 Academic Year)

This wiki page is for listings for faculty positions in theatre and other related performing arts fields (dance, performance studies, etc.) beginning in Fall 2015.


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Academic Credentials

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 * PhD = 5
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 * MFA = 3
 * MFA & Voice Certification:
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 * TOTAL = 8
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Current Position Held

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 * Graduate Student = 1
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 * TOTAL = 8
 * NOTE: This listing doesn't add to the "TOTAL" so please retabulate when you add yourself to one of the categories.

Types of Positions Being Sought
''Feel free to indicate multiple categories. In other words, if you are a single applicant who is applying for Lit/Crit jobs and Directing jobs, you should tally yourself in both fields.''


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 * Acting = 2
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 * Directing = 2
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City University of New York Graduate Center (NY) - Associate or Full Professor - Ph.D. Program in Theatre
The Ph.D. Program in Theatre at the City University of New York's Graduate Center seeks to hire a tenured Associate or Full Professor. Internationally recognized scholars whose work is transnational and collaborative in scope are especially encouraged to apply. We seek a breadth of candidates but are particularly interested in applications from theatre and performance historians working in periods prior to 1900 and engaged in one or more of the following research areas: theatre and performance in relation to the humanities; European theatre and performance; embodied performance; visuality and performance; digital humanities and the archive. We wish to attract scholars who approach theatre and performance studies from an interdisciplinary and multilinguistic perspective through historically and theoretically grounded research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses, including required core courses, as well as advise and direct a range of research projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: For the position, a Ph.D. and extensive previous experience in all facets of a faculty position are required, with experience on thesis and/or dissertation committees preferred and a demonstrated commitment to advising and mentoring. Minimum qualifications will include demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, and dedicated professional service. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter and resume in the RESUME FIELD via our online recruiting and application system CUNYfirst at http://www.cuny.edu. You may upload multiple attachments including supporting material, references, etc. Please read the job description for further instructions.

Full Job Description
 * SOURCE: HERC
 * CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review to begin 11/15/14.

Macalester College (MN) -- Performance Design & Digital Media Technologies (Tenure-Track Asst. Prof.)
Macalester College invites applications for a faculty member in Performance Design and Digital/Media Technologies, at the Assistant Professor level. This faculty member will teach courses in scenic and lighting design for theatre, dance & performance events, with emphasis on design history in the teaching of practice. Successful candidates will be able to offer inter-disciplinary teaching through digital and media design, with potential cross-listings in the Departments of Art & Art History, Media & Cultural Studies or other areas. Experience in sound and/or costume design also welcome.

The 5-course teaching assignment includes designs for 2 mainstage productions at the college per year, with the expectation of mentorship of student assistants. The new faculty member will also supervise year-long capstone projects in Design, and participate in the Department’s collaboratively-advised senior capstone research and production process. The Search Committee will be looking for applicants’ abilities to contribute, through teaching and professional work, to the College’s commitments to Internationalism, Multiculturalism and Civic Engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS: M.F.A. or M.F.A./Ph.D., with primary strengths in scenic, lighting, digital and media design. Two years’ teaching experience preferred at the undergraduate level; teaching evaluations required. Continuous professional juried work, or a combination of juried work and scholarship, are necessary for portfolio consideration and are expected at pre-tenure and tenure evaluations. The designer should be experienced in successful collaboration and problem-solving, able to work effectively with faculty, production staff and guest artists in the development of artistically and educationally successful shows.


 * To apply, please submit a cover letter; curriculum vita; teaching evaluations; 3 letters of reference; web links of work samples (10-15), to http://www.academicjobsonline.org. Email inquiries to Beth Cleary, Search Chair, cleary@macalester.edu. Applications received by October 1 will receive best consideration; interviewing is planned for Fall, 2014.

New Mexico State University - Dept Head, Full Professor
Theatre Arts at NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, 12-month position. Qualifications: PhD or MFA in Theatre discipline or a related field; record of excellence in higher education teaching/scholarship/service/outreach; eligible to be tenured at the rank of full Professor commensurate with criteria at http://manual.nmsu.edu/current-nmsu-policies. The Academic Department Head leads the Theatre Arts Department and its sister organization, American Southwest Theatre Company. The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership in facilitating long-term planning; mentor faculty; manage the day-to-day operational needs of the Department, including supervision of support staff, evaluating faculty, fiscal management, supporting student learning and allocating facilities/equipment for teaching, research, productions and service activities; represent the Department and maintain positive public relations with on and off-campus entities and relevant state and national organizations; nurture relationships with donors and potential donors.
 * Application deadline is August 15, 2014; position begins 7/1/15. Salary is competitive. Full description and application at http://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/18455. NMSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

SUNY Purchase (NY) - Director of Theatre Arts (Tenured Assoc. or Full Prof.)
The School of the Arts at Purchase College, SUNY seeks candidates for the position of Director of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts beginning July 1, 2015. Applicants to this position should possess significant leadership experience within a professional theatre school setting, preferably including both undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, candidates are expected to be accomplished theatre professionals with substantial higher ed teaching experience, enough to qualify for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor at Purchase College. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, and includes a location stipend and full benefits package.

Responsibilities include oversight of 16 full-time and approximately 50 part-time faculty and staff members who provide coursework for around 500 undergraduate students. Curricular oversight is paramount, with the required budgetary, logistical, programmatic, and organizational understanding to deliver an internationally recognized program that offers both professional training and liberal arts degrees. The Director also serves as the Artistic Director of the Purchase Repertory Theatre, whose members come from the student body of the Conservatory.

Other duties will include interacting with the Performing Arts Center and Neuberger Museum of Art, representing the theatre discipline within the College and the local, national, and international community, as well as working closely with the Dean to maintain and cultivate new external relationships as they relate to theatre, including supporters, donors, friends, and patrons.

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working and thinking across disciplines, having interests and experience that extend beyond his or her specialty, and encompass broader approaches to theatre practice and human knowledge. Successful candidates will demonstrate their commitment to student learning, success, and liberal education.

Founded on the principle that artists and scholars are indispensable to each other and to an enlightened society, Purchase College combines professional conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts and distinguished programs in the liberal arts and sciences. Located 25 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County, the campus celebrates individuality, diversity, and creativity as we encourage students to Think Wide Open. At Purchase College, the arts play a special role liberal education infuses the arts and the arts infuse the campus. Purchase College is part of the State University of New York system.

Qualifications: A terminal degree (MFA, DFA, PhD, etc.) in an academic or studio discipline related to theatre, or commensurate professional experience, is required. Evidence of effective leadership and increasing levels of responsibility in a theatre program including demonstrable curricular, budgetary, and external relationship management experience, as well as strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills is required. Experience teaching at the college level, demonstrated by at least six years of teaching experience, full-time, at a commensurate rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, is also desired. Experience with graduate professional programs in theatre preferred. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please complete an online application at our Purchase College Job Vacancy website: https://jobs.purchase.edu.

Applicants must attach the following to the online employment application: 1) Cover letter (maximum one-page) expressing interest in the position and summarizing qualifications. 2) Comprehensive CV specifying leadership achievements (please do not submit original materials). Candidates may send links to websites with media detailing creative work within the text of their CV, but this is not required. 3) Names, addresses, and e-mail addresses (and phone numbers, if possible) of FIVE references, who can speak to your leadership, professional, or teaching experience under "Letter of Reference #1." 4) Two statements: the first is a writing sample of your choosing (scholarly work, opinion, proposal, etc.) under "Other Document #1"; the second is a statement of your philosophy about higher education in the arts under "Other Document #2."


 * SOURCE: https://jobs.purchase.edu
 * Deadline: 01-31-2015.

Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX -  Assistant Professor of Drama, Generalist
JOB DESCRIPTION:  TWU Drama seeks an enthusiastic, well-rounded colleague interested in working in an intense and rewarding environment in which professional collaboration, student-centered learning and departmental growth are top priorities. TWU Drama produces four main-stage shows per year and offers a BA in Drama, a BA with Teaching Certificate in Drama and a hybrid online MA in Drama. The successful candidate will possess a resilient self-motivational instinct, effective and adaptable classroom management and pedagogical skills, and strong collaborative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities will involve teaching on both the undergraduate and graduate level. The courses include but are not limited to: theatre appreciation, theatre history, dramatic literature, directing and acting. There is also the possibility of teaching special topics courses based upon departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: directing one show per year, service and committee work to the department and university, recruiting, advising, developing and maintaining professional affiliations and activities on a regional, national and international level, supervising student creative/production activities and carrying out outcomes-based assessments. Candidates should hold a Ph.D in Theatre, have prior university teaching experience, be familiar with online learning methods, and possess some professional production experience. In addition to the application requirements listed above, candidates should submit a one page statement of teaching philosophy and a sample course syllabus.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:  Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The College of Arts and Sciences, with over thirty-five percent of TWU's graduate and undergraduate population of over 15,000, prepares students for success in a global world. TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu.


 * Job Code: 14AS-DRAMA02 Date Closed: Review of applications will begin 10/15/2014, and will continue until the position is filled. TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of graduate transcripts, and names with email address and phone numbers of three references via email to [mailto:Facultyjobs@twu.edu Facultyjobs@twu.edu] (e-mail Header or Subject line must include job title and job code number 14AS-DRAMA02.

University of San Diego (CA) – TT Assistant Professor Theatre Department and Production Manager
Full time tenure track position beginning September 1, 2015. Candidate must have a Ph.D. or MFA in a relevant field, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching courses in lighting design and technical theatre (including laboratory) and serving as technical director and lighting designer for undergraduate and/or graduate productions. Candidates should be familiar with the various aspects of production management including lighting, carpentry, sound and budget management. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with implementing theatre in a liberal arts curriculum. The successful candidate will have experience working with and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must apply online by submitting a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy at http://www.sandiego.edu/hr/job. Please see job IRC14091. Three letters of recommendation should be sent electronically to Dr. Lisa Baird, Chair, Search Committee, baird@sandiego.edu.


 * SOURCE: Chronicle
 * All materials must be received by August 15, 2014. USD, an independent Catholic university, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to achieving diversity and inclusion in its faculty, students and environment.

Whitman College (WA) - Assist or Assoc. Professor in Scenic Design
Tenure track position in Theatre/Design at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor with significant experience. Expertise in Scenic Design (additional expertise in Lighting Design also highly desirable). Effective August 2015. MFA, professional experience, and college teaching experience required. The successful candidate will teach a five-course load that includes courses in Scenic Design, Introduction to Theatre, and other courses in support of the department curriculum as well courses that contribute to the College's general education requirements. The successful candidate will also design scenery and/or lighting for two to three productions each year, mentor design students, and participate in the recruiting of guest artists and the development of the design program. The College provides a generous sabbatical leave program and professional development support for both research and teaching.

The Theatre Department traditionally mounts eight productions a year in two spaces, a 315 seat proscenium theatre and a recently (2011) constructed black box theatre. The department has two technical directors and a substantial endowment that allows for twelve-fifteen guest artists yearly. For additional information, see www.whitman.edu/theatre.

All applications must include the following materials: letter of application as well as separate statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly/performance agenda; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; graduate transcripts; and complete sets of teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The application should also address the candidate's interest in working at a liberal arts college with undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In addition, because Whitman College is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community, the applicant should explain how his or her pedagogy will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment.


 * To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click "Faculty" and "Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre".
 * Deadline September 15, 2014.  For additional information about Whitman College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.

Yale-NUS College - Assistant Professor - Dramatic Lit., Theater History, Practice or Performance (Multiple Positions)
Yale-NUS College, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University, is seeking to hire one or more colleagues in literature in any field of dramatic literature, theater history, practice or performance. In addition, we seek one or more colleague in any of the following fields of specialization: African, Anglo-American, Asian (South or East), European, or comparative literatures; critical theory; and cultural studies. This search is at the assistant professor rank. Candidates with suitable experience will be considered for tenure at the associate professor rank.

Yale-NUS teaches a common core curriculum of which a central component is a year-long course in Literature and Humanities, introducing literature in a trans-disciplinary global context and taught collectively by faculty in literature, history, art-history, and music. The successful candidate will teach in this core course as well as upper level electives in her/his area of specialization.

Applicants should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring within their specialties and to the Yale-NUS Common Curriculum. For the latter, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum. An ongoing research program that incorporates undergraduates would be highly desirable.

Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level. Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various grants, research and travel allowances.

Review of applications will begin August 1, 2014, and continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries should be made to the Search Committee Chair, Rajeev Patke, Division Director of Humanities, and Professor of Humanities, Yale-NUS College, rajeev.patke@yale-nus.edu.sg. For all general inquiries, please contact yale-nus.college@yale.edu or see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg. The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.


 * SOURCE: AcademicJobsOnline
 * Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4114
 * Deadline: review begins Aug. 1, 2014.
 * Also posted at Generalist 2015 and Comparative 2015

Princeton University - Hodder Fellowships
The Hodder Fellowship will be given to writers and non-literary artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2015-2016 academic year. Potential Hodder Fellows are writers, composers, choreographers, visual artists, performance artists, or other kinds of artists or humanists who have "much more than ordinary intellectual and literary gifts"; they are selected more "for promise than for performance." Given the strength of the applicant pool, most successful Fellows have published a first book or have similar achievements in their own fields; the Hodder is designed to provide Fellows with the "studious leisure" to undertake significant new work.

Hodder Fellows spend an academic year at Princeton, but no formal teaching is involved. A $77,000 stipend is provided for this 10-month appointment. Fellowships are not intended to fund work leading to an advanced degree. One need not be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST through the Princeton Jobs site at http://jobs.princeton.edu, requisition #1400347.

Writers: Submit a resume, a 3,000-word writing sample of recent work, and a project proposal of 500 to 750 words.

Performing and Visual Artists: Submit a resume, a project proposal of 500 to 750 words, and examples of ten minutes of performance through link(s) to sites such as YouTube, Vimeo, Flicker, etc. Visual artists should provide up to 20 still images saved as a PDF file and submit as part of their online application or supply a link to a website, YouTube, etc.

We cannot confirm receipt of applications nor can we accept applications submitted after the deadline. Limits on the statement size (500-750 words) and sample size (3,000 words) are strict.

The appointment of the Hodder Fellows will be made in January 2015. An announcement of the award will be posted here: http://www.princeton.edu/arts/lewis_center/society_of_fellows/fellows/

The contact person is Ysabel Gonzalez and she can be reached at [mailto:ysabelg@princeton.edu ysabelg@princeton.edu].

Essential Qualifications: Selected more "for promise than for performance."

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree

Comments related to end date: 10-month appointment- 2015-2016 academic year

[https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65191&jtsrc=www.higheredjobs.com&jtrfr=www.peopleadmin.com&adorig=PA Online App. Form]

SOURCE: HigherEdJobs.com
 * Deadline: September 15, 2014, 11:59 p.m. EST
 * Also posted at CreativeWriting 2015