Theater 2011-2012

2011 - 2012 Theatre / Theater / Performance Studies / Dance University College Jobs
Last Year's Page: Theater 2010-2011

Stats
Demographics (or, who's looking).

Please update your "status" and the total.
 * ABD= 9
 * PhD (lecturer, adjunct, unemployed, etc) = 17
 * MFA/PhD = 2
 * VAP= 5
 * MFA= 9
 * Assistant= 6
 * Associate= 2
 * Full= 0
 * Search Committee Member= 0
 * Just Looking= 1
 * TOTAL = 50

Jobs Accepted by Members of this Wiki

 * Lecturer = 0
 * Assistant Professor = 0
 * Visiting Assistant Professor = 0
 * Associate Professor or Above = 0
 * Post-Doc Position= 0

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.''
 * Acting = 2
 * Directing = 3
 * Dramaturgy = 1
 * Lit/Crit/History/Theory = 4
 * Design =1
 * Technical Direction =
 * Arts Administration =

American University- Assistant Professor, Arts Management

 *  Source :
 * Responsibilities include teaching arts management courses at the graduate level, advising students, supervising graduate theses, and departmental and university service. A strong commitment and demonstrated excellence in teaching is expected.
 * At least three years professional experience in the arts and a terminal degree in an arts, non-profit, or business related field are required. Specialization can include, but is not limited to, cultural policy in the United States, technology and social media in the arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Successful applicants should show clear potential for achievement in the area of research, publication, and creative work.
 * To apply, please submit a letter of application (describe research, creative interests and teaching experience), a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Please send materials, and address inquiries, via email to Richard Streeks at streeks@american.edu, or Arts Management Search Committee, American University, Department of Performing Arts, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016-8053.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

Carnegie Mellon University, PA - Assistant Professor of Acting

 *  Source :
 * Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama, a professional BFA acting conservatory program, seeks a full time Acting teacher at the level of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track).
 * Ideally, applicants should have at least three to five years teaching experience plus substantial professional credentials. Candidates should be able to teach a range of acting styles and methodologies and support collaborative interactions between faculty, staff and students. This position is Pittsburgh based.
 * This search will remain open until the position is filled. The start date for the hire is late August 2012.
 * Please send cover letter, detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by September 16, 2011 to: Search Chair, Barbara Mackenzie-Wood, Raymond W. Smith Professor of Drama, School of Drama, Purnell Center for the Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Inquiries by email to drama-relations@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-2068. www.drama.cmu.edu
 * Carnegie Mellon University is an AA/EOE employer.

Chapman University, CA - Assistant Professor of Acting

 *  Source :
 * The Chapman University Department of Theatre is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the College of Performing Arts beginning in the 2012-13 academic year.
 * A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) or equivalent is required by August 1, 2012.
 * Candidates should have a primary specialization in the area of acting, and should be able to teach a range of acting styles and methodologies at all levels of undergraduate acting, including acting fundamentals, character building, text analysis and styles. Other areas of specialization in teaching performance techniques are welcome.


 * Review of applications will begin January 15; prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy and a list of contact information for three to five individuals who can provide professional recommendations.


 * ​ Materials should be directed to: Professor Michael Nehring, Search Committee Chair, Department of Theatre, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866. Email submissions may be sent to bwalker@chapman.edu. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Nehring or Dr. Nina LeNoir, Department Chair at nlenoir@chapman.edu.
 * Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chapman University, CA - Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre History

 *  Source :
 * The Chapman University Department of Theatre is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in the College of Performing Arts beginning in the 2012-13 academic year.


 * A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by August 1, 2012. Applicants should possess an excellent scholarship record commensurate with their level of experience.


 * Candidates should have a primary specialization in the areas of theatre history and dramatic literature. Other areas of expertise may include dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or multicultural/intercultural theatre, or other areas of depending on the candidate’s research/creative activity interests.
 * Review of applications will begin November 30; prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy and a list of contact information for three to five individuals who can provide professional recommendations.
 * Materials should be directed to: Dr. Nina LeNoir, Search Committee Chair, Department of Theatre, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866, nlenoir@chapman.edu. Email submissions are accepted. Inquiries may be directed Dr. LeNoir.


 * Chapman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Florida Gulf Coast University- Assistant Professor, Acting

 *  Source :
 * ​Minimum Qualifications: MFA in Acting from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation and five (5) years of professional experience as an actor.
 * Ability to guide student learning and communicate personal knowledge and experience effectively; teach a range of acting styles and methodologies; and support collaborative interactions between faculty, staff, and students.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Three to five years teaching experience and substantial professional credentials. Training in a specific voice and/or movement pedagogy. An appreciation for the unique mission and challenge of the FGCU theatre program.
 * To Apply: Visit: http://jobs.fgcu.edu & apply to Req. #1480 Deadline date is 12/08/2011 Applications are only accepted online. FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY is an EOE.

Fordham University (Drama & Performance, 20-21st c.)

 *  Source : From MLA Job Info List (9/16/11). Also posted at 20-21 c. American 2012 & Modern British 2012
 * ​Assistant Professor of Drama and Performance Studies. The Fordham English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in drama and performance studies from candidates with expertise in at least three centuries (20th-21st and one other), to begin at the Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus in Fall 2012.  Submit cover letter and CV by November 1  through Interfolio at http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3085 . Interviews will be scheduled at the MLA convention in Seattle. Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Indiana University- Assist/Assoc, Theatre History or Performance Studies

 *  Source :
 * The Department of Theatre and Drama at Indiana University is seeking applicants for a faculty position in theatre/performance scholarship with specialization in one of more of the following: Asian, African, Latin American, or African American theatre.
 * Duties include teaching courses and seminars on the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as mentoring students and directing dissertations. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching, an established research profile and be dedicated to working in a collaborative environment.
 * PhD, publication record, and teaching experience at the faculty level required.
 * The Department of Theatre and Drama offers the PhD, MA, MFA, BA, and a BFA in musical theatre, and is part of an arts oriented campus and community.
 * Send cover letter, vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: Jonathan Michaelsen, Theatre History Search, Department of Theatre and Drama, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, 275 North Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-1101. Applications accepted until the position is filled with initial screening beginning December 3, 2011

McGill University (Montreal) - Drama and Theatre of the Americas

 *  Source : From MLA Job Info List 9/16/11
 * The Department of English at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin 1 August 2012 in Drama and Theatre of the Americas. A secondary emphasis on theatrical performance practice is desirable. The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in Drama and Theatre of the Americas (the US, Canada, and Latin America). Knowledge of French and some teaching experience are assets. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration.
 * McGill’s Department of English brings together three different but related areas of study—Literature, Drama and Theatre, and Cultural Studies—and promotes research and teaching across specialist boundaries. The teaching assignment is 12 credits (4 courses) per academic year. Complete information about the Department, its programs, and courses may be found on our website: http://www.mcgill.ca/english
 * Complete applications including curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (20-30 pages) should arrive no later than 15 November 2011. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to further diversification.
 * Please address applications to: Professor Allan Hepburn, Chair, Department of English, McGill University, 853 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2T6.

Morehead State University - Chair of Music, Theatre & Dance
[mailto:p.hammond@moreheadstate.edu p.hammond@moreheadstate.edu], www.moreheadstate.edu/mtd/.
 *  Source :
 * Morehead State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. The Chair provides academic, artistic and administrative leadership for the department and its programs and promotes excellence in teaching, advising, creative endeavor, scholarship, and service to the University and to the profession.
 * QUALIFICATIONS: The Chair of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance is expected to be a vigorous and collaborative leader with the ability to build the quality and stature of the programs in the performing arts. The Chair must be able to lead the recruitment of high-quality faculty and students, communicate effectively with the wider community and articulate a clear and consistent vision for the continued development of the unit. S/he is expected to build consensus, practice shared governance, and value diversity and inclusion.
 * The successful candidate is expected to have credentials consistent with the attainment of tenure at the rank of full professor in at least one field or specialization represented in the department, including the doctoral degree in a relevant field and faculty rank as a tenured full professor or qualifications for such rank within the department. We are seeking candidates that have demonstrated a significant record of success in college-level academic administration related to the responsibilities of the position. The selection process will focus on candidates who can effectively represent the department within and outside of the University, demonstrate sensitivity to and support for a broad spectrum of arts disciplines and teacher education, are skilled in promoting productive partnerships and collaborations, and have the requisite disposition and ability to enhance the quality, expand the reputation and enlarge the enrollment of the department and its programs.
 * APPOINTMENT: Professor. Full-time, 12-month appointment, effective July 1, 2012.
 * APPLICATION: To apply, complete an online application for employment at https://secureweb. moreheadstate.edu/NovusHRapps. In addition, attach the following items to the application: 1) a letter of application describing qualifications and experience and that address the responsibilities and qualifications of the position, 2) a current curriculum vitae and the names, position titles, and email addresses and telephone numbers of five (5) references.
 * Nominations and inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Paul Hammond, Search Committee Chair, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY 40351,

New Mexico State University- Assistant Professor, Acting

 * Duties include: teach 3-4 courses each semester; direct or act in the department’s production season; maintain an active scholarly/creative portfolio; serve on committees; and other duties deemed appropriate.
 * MFA in Acting or Directing required.
 * Ability to teach introductory through advanced courses in acting for both majors and non-majors as well as vocal production. Strongly prefer directing experience, ability to teach course work in musical theatre. Prefer knowledge of period and historic styles.
 * NMSU’s department of Theatre Arts offers a BA in theatre and serves approximately 90 majors.
 * Send letter of application, vitae, professional resume, brief statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. William Storm; Chair, Search Committee; NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre Arts; PO Box 30001, MSC 3072; Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001. Electronically mailed applications are accepted at: wstorm@nmsu.edu if all requested materials are sent in Word or PDF format and sent in one email.
 * Application must be received by 11/15/11. No faxed or incomplete applications accepted.

Northwestern University (Department of Theatre) - Assistant Professor in the History, Theory, and Literature of Performance

 *  Source :
 * Northwestern University’s Department of Theatre seeks applications from scholars specializing in any aspect of the history, theory, and literature of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and/or Native American performance.


 * Supervision of doctoral research and significant contributions to the administration of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Theatre and Drama are expected.


 * This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Ph.D. is required. Expected start date is September 2012. Applications should include a letter detailing research and teaching qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, one article-length writing sample, dissertation abstract, and at least two letters of recommendation.
 * For full consideration, send application materials by 9/30/2011 to Harvey Young, Search Chair, Department of Theatre, Northwestern University, 1949 Campus Drive,Evanston, IL 60208


 * Northwestern University is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

Northwestern University (Department of Performance Studies) - Assistant or Associate Professor in Performance Studies

 *  Source :
 * The Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University seeks applications from artists/scholars who combine interests in critical analysis and public staging of performance. We are especially interested in artists/scholars who have expertise in one or more of the following: African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, Native American and/or Middle Eastern cultures.


 * Practitioners with a substantial body of professional creative work in literary adaptation, devised, ethnographic, and/or conceptualperformance as well as published scholarship in these areas are especially encouraged to apply. Supervision of doctoral research, a mix of graduate and undergraduate teaching, and significant service to the department will be expected.


 * This is a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or associate professor not more than three years past effective date of promotion to associate rank. Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Expected start date is September 2012.


 * Applications should include a letter detailing scholarly and creative interests, teaching qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, one article-length writing sample, a sample of creative work (if appropriate) and at least three letters of recommendation.


 * For full consideration, send application materials by 12/2/2011 to Search Committee Chair, Department of Performance Studies, Northwestern University 1920 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208.


 * Northwestern University is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
 * Is this the same position Northwestern posted for 2011? I thought they hired someone.

Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA - Tenure-Track Appointment in Theatre (Acting and Directing)

 *  Source : HigherEdJobs.Com
 * Full-time, tenure-track position available September 1, 2012.
 * General Description: This position is responsible for the load equivalent of six undergraduate courses (24 load credits per year), taught in a 4-1-4 calendar. The allocation of instructional and directing load will vary from year to year based upon the production needs for each theatrical season. Applicants should be able to teach core courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, and Script Analysis, as well as courses in acting (including Shakespeare) and directing. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience + benefits package.
 * Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate core courses such as Introduction to Theatre, Theatre History, and Script Analysis, as well as courses in acting (including Shakespeare) and directing. Work with theatre productions and direct a wide range of theatrical styles and genres as needed by the program. Provide Academic Advising for current and potential majors and minors.
 * Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Dedication to undergraduate education and collaborative learning. Strong commitment to continuity between classroom and studio instruction.
 * Required Qualifications: M.F.A. from an accredited university theatre program required by September 1, 2012. Evidence of strong teaching ability.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. from an accredited university theatre program preferred.
 * Application Procedure: Applicants should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and full contact information for three references. Evidence of teaching competency should be incorporated and/or provided as additional documents. Additional documents may include, but are not limited to: Course Evaluations, Syllabi, Theatrical Reviews, and List of Courses Taught. Application materials should be submitted online at http://employment.plu.edu.
 * Application Information:
 * ​Department of Communication and Theatre
 * Pacific Lutheran University
 * 253-535-7150
 * Online App. Form: https://employment.plu.edu/postings/1473
 * Closing Date: Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2011, but the position will remain open until filled.

Providence College- Assistant Professor, Voice and Diction

 * The Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor in voice & diction.
 * The department offers a BA in theatre as well as minors in theatre, dance, and film and seeks qualified candidates to teach courses that fulfill the College's new oral communication proficiency requirement and who can provide vocal coaching for three mainstage productions per year. As part of the roll-out of the oral proficiency requirement, this position includes a commitment to training non-theatre faculty so that they can offer courses that meet the oral communication proficiency.
 * MFA or doctorate from an accredited institution required, previous college teaching experience strongly preferred, and some administrative experience is a plus. In addition, candidates must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, the ability to establish a scholarly research program, and a willingness to be active in service to the college and the community.
 * Applicants must apply on-line by November 11, 2011 and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript(s) and the names and e-mail addresses of three reference providers who can submit a letter of recommendation. Application instructions are available at: http://careers.providence.edu
 * Providence College, is a Roman Catholic, four-year liberal arts College conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars and seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission.

Reed College, Portland, Or - Tenure-Track Appointment in Theatre (Acting, Directing, Theatre History)

 *  Source : ArtSearch
 * The Reed College Theatre Department invites applications for a tenure-track (assistant professor) appointment in theatre with an emphasis in acting, directing and theatre history. Responsibilities will include teaching four courses and directing one main stage production each year and advising the writing and production aspects of senior theses. We are especially interested in scholar/practitioners who are able to teach broadly within the discipline, who are committed to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment, and who will maintain an active scholarly and/or professional practice outside of Reed. Expertise in performance studies, pre-twentieth century theatre history and/or non-western theatre is of particular interest. The candidate may in the future have the opportunity to participate in teaching in the college-wide interdisciplinary humanities program. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required, as is successful college level teaching and professional experience.
 * Electronic applications are required and must be sent as PDF (preferred) or Word attachment. Please send a cover letter, vita, and 3 letters of recommendation to thea1.search@reed.edu. If letters of recommendation must be sent in hard copy, please submit to Theatre Search, c/o Karin Purdy, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland OR 97202. Deadline for receipt of applications is September 12, 2011.
 * 8/15 Confirmation that materials were received. (x3)
 * 8/30 Confirmation that materials were received. (x2)
 * 9/7 Confirmation that materials were received.
 * 9/12 Confirmation that materials were received. (X2)
 * Regarding some of the comments in the Discussion section below, all of my correspondence with the department has been incredibly positive and cordial so far.
 * Does anyone know if this is a replacement or a new line?
 * I believe it's a replacement

Rowan University- Assistant Professor, Acting/Voice

 *  Source :
 * The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure track, full-time position in Acting/Voice starting in the 2012-13 academic year.
 * Responsibilities include teaching voice, speech, all levels of acting and other courses based on special skills or interests. As an active member of the Department, other duties will include directing main stage productions and service on department, college and university committees.
 * MFA, professional theatre experience and evidence of undergraduate teaching required. Experience directing at the university or professional level and experience writing college-level curriculum preferred. A secondary focus in musical theatre and/or theatre education a plus.
 * All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
 * Please send a single e-mail PDF document containing a cover letter detailing your theater experience, teaching, research, and performance; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three academic/professional references by December 1, 2011 to: [mailto:theaterjobs@rowan.edu theaterjobs@rowan.edu]
 * 9/1 - Emails sent to this address bounce back with delivery status failure notification. Anyone else experience this issue?
 * 9/14 - I had no problems w/ email address, and received email confirmation that materials were received.
 * I believe the IT department had placed a security protocol on the email address that filtered out too many factors, but that it has been corrected.
 * Hard copy submissions can be sent to: Theatre Search Committee: Acting/Voice, Department of Theatre and Dance, Bunce Hall, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Southern Methodist University- Assistant Professor, Arts Entrepreneurship

 *  Source :
 * The Meadows School of the Arts at SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY seeks an arts entrepreneurship professor, either tenure-track or executive-in-residence, to join a dynamic faculty in Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship in Fall 2012.
 * Extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits package.
 * The successful candidate will have professional and/or teaching experience in new product/service idea development and screening, arts or entertainment entrepreneurship, social enterprise creation, with the possibility of also offering coursework in arts marketing, fundraising, or nonprofit financial management.
 * Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references by November 1, 2011 to Search Committee, Division of Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship, SMU, PO Box 750356, Dallas, TX 75275-0356, and reference position number: 52700.
 * Applications can be submitted electronically to arad@smu.edu until the position is filled.

Texas Christian University- Assist/Assoc Professor, Musical Theatre

 *  Source :
 * TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY Department of Theatre invites applications for a dynamic teacher of Musical Theatre and Acting for a newly-created, full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre. The TCU undergraduate theatre program offers the BFA and BA degrees in a liberal arts curriculum and seeks a collaborative colleague who is an outstanding classroom teacher.
 * Position begins August, 2012.
 * Qualifications: Terminal degree (MFA or PhD), or significant professional experience, required. Minimum of 3-5 years university teaching experience preferred. Professional theatre experience in Musical Theatre is also highly desirable.
 * Required Duties: Regular teaching of various undergraduate courses which may include Musical Theatre Performance, Acting, general education courses in Survey of Musical Theatre and/or Survey of Theatre, and Musical Theatre Dance. Regular assignments of directing, choreographing, vocal coaching, and/or music direction are possible. Professional activity in scholarship and service are required, in addition to teaching.
 * Preferred Specialties: The successful candidate will have strengths in one or more of these specialties: Musical Theatre performance, choreography and Musical Theatre dance, vocal coaching of singers, and/or music direction.
 * To apply: Applicants must complete the electronic application at https://tcu.igreentree.com\css_faculty. The following must be attached to your electronic application: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, and contact information (telephone numbers; email addresses) for at least three additional current references.
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

University of British Columbia - Asst. Professor in Drama since 1850​

 *  Source : MLA Job List 9/16
 * Can all job postings include a subheading that lists the original source of the announcement? That would be most helpful.
 * The Department of English at the University of British Columbia seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Drama since 1850. Applicants must have a PhD (or be near completion), publications, and experience teaching at the post-secondary level; they are expected to provide strong evidence of active and excellent research, and demonstrate a record of or potential for high quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service.
 * Positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Applicants should submit a letter of application, an example of their published research, a current CV containing full contact information, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be forwarded to Dr. Stephen Guy-Bray, Head, Department of English, University of British Columbia, 397-1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada.
 * Position start date: 1 July 2012. Complete applications and reference letters must be postmarked by 1 October 2011 (no electronic submissions or subsequent updates can be accepted). Please consult the departmental website for details on our programs, faculty, and activities: http://www.english.ubc.ca.
 * The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Applicants from this group are encouraged to self-identify. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

UCLA - Assistant/Associate Professor in Theater and Performance Studies

 *  Source :
 * A tenure-track or tenured position in theater and performance studies. Transnational, intercultural, postcolonial and/or diasporic studies emphasis is preferred: historical and regional specialization unspecified. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding scholarship and teaching skills at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. S/he will be required to guide dissertations, teach doctoral level seminars and work closely with PhD students, as well as to teach critical studies and historical courses (both general and in the specialty area) to performing arts students in a highly professional BA and MFA environment.
 * We seek a scholar attuned to interdisciplinary collaboration with the various areas of the Department of Theater; the Department of Film, Television and Digital Media; as well as across the College of Letters and Sciences and professional schools. Ph.D. required. Appointment at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. Duties to commence Fall Quarter, 2012.
 * Deadline: October 31, 2011
 * Submit electronically cover letter, CV, one published article or book chapter (no more than 40 pages), and three letters of recommendation to Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei, Theatre and Performance Studies Search Committee Chair, c/o Emma Houzell, via email: [mailto:EHOUZELL@TFT.UCLA.EDU EHOUZELL@TFT.UCLA.EDU]

University of California, Santa Cruz- Assist/Assoc Theory/History of Performance

 *  Source :
 * The Theater Arts Department at the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ, invites applications for a tenure-track (assistant) or tenured (associate) professor with particular strength in performance theory, dramatic literature, and theater and performance history.
 * Minimum Qualifications: PhD or DFA required. Demonstrated successful university level teaching and excellent scholarship.
 * Position Available: July 1, 2012, with academic year beginning Fall 2012.
 * To Apply: Please submit the following as PDF or Word attachments to Kimberly Jannarone, Theater Arts Search Committee Chair, c/o Maerian Morris, via email at mrmorris@ucsc.edu: 1. letter of application; 2. curriculum vita; 3. one sample syllabus and statement of teaching philosophy; 4. one published article or book chapter (no more than 40 pages); and 5. a list of three referees from whom confidential letters of recommendation have been requested by the applicant (applicants should ask referees to email letters before October 31, 2011 to be considered at the initial screening). Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing their contribution to diversity through their research, teaching, and/or service. Please include “Search #567-12” in your email subject line.

University of Hawaii- Assistant Professor of Directing

 *  Source :
 * University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Theatre and Dance, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, to begin approximately August 1, 2012, pending position clearance and availability of funds.
 * Submit cover letter detailing how you meet minimum and desirable qualifications in the order listed above, and are qualified to perform duties; resume; graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, however original transcripts will be required at time of hire); names and contact information of three references; hard-copy or online-accessible directing portfolio preferably with representative video excerpts; one-page statement of philosophy on directing and teaching directing. Materials will not be returned.
 * Application Address: Chair, Directing-Search, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Department of Theatre and Dance, 1770 East West Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. All materials must arrive together by post.
 * Closing Date: Review of applications will begin 10/1/11 and continue until filled.

University of Illinois, Chicago - Assistant Professor of Acting

 *  Source :
 * UIC seeks an established and distinguished teacher of acting sought to teach acting fundamentals to BFA and BA students within a conservatory-style training program, beginning 8/16/12.
 * Preference will be given to candidates with secondary expertise as a director or in voice (Linklater or Fitzmaurice) or in movement (Alexander, Feldenkrais, or Laban).
 * The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in teaching and in professional accomplishment as an actor, director, vocal or movement coach. Advanced degree required.
 * Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit letter of application, cv, and contact information for three current, professional references in a single PDF document via the UIC job board at https://jobs.uic.edu/
 * Deadline: Dec. 1, 2011. More information: email Prof. Luigi Salerni: [mailto:luigi@uic.edu luigi@uic.edu].

University of Illinois, Chicago - Director, School of Theatre and Music

 *  Source :
 * Distinguished artist or scholar sought as Director, new School of Theatre and Music, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, beginning 8/16/12; tenured Associate or Full Professor.
 * Responsibilities: develop theatre-music department into nationally recognized school and integrate unit into Chicago cultural life; teaching; administration; maintain professional career.
 * Minimum qualifications: terminal degree; significant professional experience; administrative experience; work experience in both disciplines; college teaching experience.
 * Desirable: record of program development and outreach; successful fundraising; multi-disciplinary artistic collaboration.
 * Submit letter of application, cv, and contact information for three current, professional references in a single PDF document via the UIC job board at https://jobs.uic.edu/ Deadline: Dec. 1, 2011. More information: email Prof. Tanera Marshall, tmarshal@uic.edu.

University of Iowa - Assist/Assoc Professor, Voice

 *  Source :
 * Teach four courses in voice and speech each year. Includes the design and implementation of a five semester vocal training curriculum for the MFA acting program, teaching beginning and intermediate voice for the BA degree, coaching departmental productions, mentoring and advising students, recruiting, and participating in departmental and university service responsibilities. Professional creative work or research/publication is expected.
 * Required qualifications are: MFA, PhD or equivalent professional experience, a strong and active record of performance and/or scholarship, and a minimum of three years of university level teaching experience beyond the TA level.
 * The successful candidate will hold certification and or demonstrate extensive training in a specific voice specialization such as (but not limited to) Linklater, Berry/Rodenburg, or Fitzmorris, and will be qualified to teach and coach such topics as physiology and anatomy, vocal styles, IPA, dialects, classical text and verse.
 * To apply go to http://jobs.uiowa.edu and refer to requisition #60014. A statement of teaching and artistic interests, and contact information for three references will need to be attached during the online application process.
 * Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011 and continue until filled.

University of Portland, OR - Assistant Professor in Costume Design

 *  Source :
 * University of Portland seeks to fill Assistant Professor tenure track position in area of Costume / Makeup Design starting August 2012. Applicants will have M.F.A. and record of college/university level teaching. Successful candidate will have excellent design skills, and demonstrate interest and expertise in construction. Position requires building productions in costume shop with part-time manager. Must demonstrate ability to teach Costume Design, Costume Construction, and Makeup. Candidate expected to teach general education arts survey course, as part of University's Core curriculum. See Full Job Description and Preferences posted on University's Human Resources website http://www.up.edu/hr/. Applicants must submit letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 references, and electronic design portfolio by October 1, 2011. Send application materials to Search Committee Chair, Prof. Mindi Logan, via email: logan@up.edu. Put "Costume Design Search" as Subject line. Background investigation check required before final hiring procedures can be completed. Founded in 1901, UP is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university of 3600 students with a mission of Teaching, Faith, and Service. We are an EOE striving to employ personnel at all levels who support and enhance our educational mission and purpose.

University of Portland, OR - Assistant Professor in Theatre History/Criticism

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 * University of Portland seeks to fill Assistant Professor tenure track position in area of Theatre History / Criticism starting August 2012. Applicants will have Ph.D. and record of college/university teaching. Successful candidate must demonstrate ability to teach Theatre History, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, and Text Analysis at graduate and undergraduate level. Candidate expected to regularly teach a general education arts survey course, as part of University's Core curriculum. Preference given to applicants with record of Directing. See Full Job Description and Preferences posted on Human Resources website http://www.up.edu/hr/ . Applicants must submit letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references by September 1, 2011. Send Application materials to Search Committee Chair, Prof. Andrew Golla, via email: golla@up.edu. Put "Theatre History Search" in Subject line. Background investigation check is required before final hiring procedures can be completed. . Founded in 1901, UP is a private, comprehensive, Catholic university of 3600 students with a mission of Teaching, Faith, and Service. We are an EOE striving to employ personnel at all levels who support and enhance our educational mission and purpose.
 * Has anyone gotten a confirmation of materials???
 * Not yet. Seems like that should have happened already. Deadline's not until Thursday. Maybe they're waiting until then?
 * Got confirmation of materials via email. 8/29 (x2).
 * Follow-up email indicating that search committee hopes to narrow candidates for next phases consideration by mid-October. 9/2 (x3)
 * Got an e-mail on 8/28 saying that the committee has decided to not accept applications from ABD candidates. (x3)
 * Yuck. Has anyone else heard this?
 * All the time, they usually just don't tell you. A lot of times ABD's just aren't considered if there are qualified peope with their degree in hand. You'll probably notice a huge difference in responses to your apps after you have your degree in hand. Too many people have been burned by candidates who didn't finish when they said they would.
 * When I was ABD, I usually would not apply unless the ad said "ABD considered." I was a finalist for a job a couple years back, but even after a successful campus visit, the dean of the college ultimately indicated she wanted a PhD, and I was knocked out of consideration.
 * So irritating - I think we all know we're not A1 candidates until the degree is completed, but committees should clarify at the start if they won't even look at ABDs or just silently pass over the applications. It's one thing to have wasted a weekend researching a dept and tailoring a letter when you know it's a long-shot, another thing to be flat out told you wasted your time.
 * Agreed ! I received the same response... and feel the same way. Why on earth would they not make it more clear? What's the advantage in getting more applicants that you're going to reject? I was hoping posting here would help me feel less annoyed but I think it hasn't. Ergh.
 * Is it appropriate to ask for a confirmation of materials?
 * I have heard that it is always acceptable to check and make sure your materials arrived. Since the deadline is tomorrow, you would want the opportunity to resubmit if the materials were lost, for some reason.

University of San Diego/The Old Globe- Head of Movement

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 * The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program seeks a nationally-recognized expert in theatre movement to join a faculty of active theatre professionals. In addition to teaching Theatre Movement, the position will coordinate all movement curricula, which currently includes Theatre Movement, Yoga, Alexander Technique, and Stage Combat. Candidates must be able to train actors in text-based physical choices, and should have extensive experience in teaching and coaching student actors in fundamentals of period styles and dance, especially Renaissance and Restoration. Additional expertise in choreography, stage combat, mask, and commedia is of special interest. Teaching assignments may also include undergraduate courses.
 * This is a tenure track position beginning September 2012. Terminal degree preferred.
 * Application deadline is November 15, 2011.
 * To apply, go to http://apptrkr.com/204938 and register as an applicant for job IRC5569. Also, please send letter of application, C.V., teaching philosophy statement, and three letters of recommendation to: Professor Jan Gist, Search Committee Chair, Graduate Theatre Department, UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492. EOE.

University of Southern California- Acting Teacher

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 * The USC School of Theatre is seeking a full-time acting teacher for its professional MFA and BFA acting programs. Applicants should have at least three to five years teaching experience and substantial professional credentials.
 * Required skills include expertise in classical theatre, especially Shakespeare, as well as 20th century American work. Primary responsibility will be teaching the acting progression in studio classes that concentrate on text work and scene study.
 * Other responsibilities: fostering the excellence and vitality of both the MFA and BFA programs; promoting the School as a vital part of the arts and entertainment environment of Southern California; as well as advancing the reputation and visibility of the School nationally and internationally.
 * Start date for the hire is August 2012. Please send cover letter, detailed CV, teaching philosophy and a list of three references by November 1, 2011 to: Sonia De Mesa, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, School of Theatre, 1029 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089. USC is an EOE.

University of Washington - Assistant Professor in History, Theory & Crit
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 * The University of Washington is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position, to teach courses in theatre history, criticism and theory.
 * Ph.D. required.
 * Teaching will be a combination of undergraduate courses and graduate seminars. Fields of study with particular attraction include 20th- and 21st-century North American, British and European; contemporary global theatre; Asian and Asian-American theatre and performance traditions; and, African, Middle Eastern or Latin American theatre. An ability to consider the history and historiography of performance in a wide tradition is essential. An ability to develop interdisciplinary graduate seminars is also attractive, as is some production and/or practitioner experience.
 * For priority consideration, submit cover letter, three reference letters and resume, including professional achievements and record of recent teaching experience, to:
 * [mailto:phdlect@uw.edu Applications Applications] will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Valparaiso University - Fellowship (Humanities and the Arts)

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 * We offer three two-year residential teaching fellowships in the areas of Humanities and the Arts for 2012-2014 for scholars seriously considering academic vocations in church related institutions. PhD, MFA, DFA, DMA, or equivalent terminal degree must have been received within 20 months up to and including August 2012.
 * Fellows will teach seven courses over a two year period; engage in scholarship or creative work; participate in a two year colloquium; work with a VU faculty mentor; and interact with representatives from a national network of church related institutions.
 * Faculty privileges; $45,000 stipend per year plus benefits, professional fund.
 * Application deadline: November 1, 2011. EOA/AA
 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2011-12

Whitman College- Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing

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 * The Theatre Department of Whitman College seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Acting, Directing), beginning in August 2012. Qualifications: professional experience, terminal degree (MFA or PhD), college teaching experience, and a commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will teach a five-course load, offering courses in Beginning and Intermediate Acting, as well as direct two productions per year, mentor students, and participate in the recruiting of guest artists and the operation and development of an active production season.
 * To apply, go to https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/ click "Faculty" and "Assistant Professor of Theatre (Acting, Directing)." The following materials are required: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; statements addressing the candidate's teaching interests and scholarly agenda; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. See online job description for specific application instructions. Deadline: September 23, 2011. ﻿
 * Anyone know if this is a replacement hire or a new position?
 * Replacement.

Whitman College- Assistant Professor, Playwriting/History/Lit

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 * Qualifications: professional experience, terminal degree (MFA or PhD), college teaching experience, and a commitment to excellence.
 * The successful candidate will teach a five-course load, offering a sequence of courses in History and Literature, Playwriting and Beginning Acting, as well as direct two productions per year, mentor students, and participate in the recruiting of guest artists and the operation and development of an active production season.
 * We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship, pedagogy, and/or professional experience will contribute to the college’s commitment to the incorporation of global perspectives into the curriculum. Whitman College wishes to reinforce its commitment to enhance diversity, broadly defined, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
 * In their application, candidates should address their interest in working as teachers and scholars with undergraduates in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; how their cultural, experiential, and/or academic background contributes to diversity; and their interest in participating in the College’s general education offerings as well as engaging in cross-disciplinary teaching and scholarship.
 * To apply, go to: https://whitmanhr.simplehire.com/, click “Faculty” and select “Assistant Professor of Theatre (Playwriting/History/Literature).” The online position description includes specific instructions on submission of materials.
 * Required: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; statement addressing the candidate’s teaching interests; scholarly agenda; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.
 * Deadline: October 21, 2011.

Yale - Assistant Professor, Theatre Studies & East Asian Lang/Lit

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 * The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures and the Program in Theater Studies announce a search to make a tenure-track appointment as assistant professor in the field of Japanese theater and performance, to begin July 1 2012.
 * The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate courses on Japanese theater and performance (such as Noh, Bunraku, Kabuki, modern and contemporary theater, etc.) and courses in the Theater Studies program. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
 * Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample chapter or scholarly paper (30 pp. maximum) and three letters of recommendation to: Japanese Theater Search, Theater Studies, YALE UNIVERSITY, Box 208296, New Haven CT 06520-8296. Fax: 203-432-1308.
 * The review of applications will begin September 12, 2011.

Discussion

 * 2011 - 2012 page is up! Let's have another great year of discussion and setting a path for the future of University and College Performing Arts Departments!
 * Thanks to whoever got us up and running! (x 3 thank you!)
 * I'm not sure if this is the forum for this kind of discussion, but I'm being dissuaded by a mentor from pursuing the Reed position because to his eyes, it looks like they're trying to get a director/acting teacher with a little scholarship on the side. That particular position aside, thoughts about navigating the theory/practice divide? Is conventional wisdom that those who want directors want regional credits, not some Ph.D. with a few departmental productions?
 * I would absolutely ignore anyone who tells you not to apply for a job for which you are qualified. If you're not qualified for the position or wouldn't take it even if they offered it to you, you shouldn't apply, of course. But not applying for something because the school wants to get a diverse instructor into a position? That's an attitude guaranteed to keep you from getting any job at all. And every new, young professor I know who has been hired over the past few years as an acting/director person has still been expected to attend conferences and publish -- these aren't people who are going to lose their jobs if they don't get a book out before tenure -- but they're still expected to be a part of a larger, national conversation about theater.
 * I agree with the response about attitude.. but I'm not sure I understand the question about "navigating the theory/practice divide." Is the mentor trying to dissuade you because he thinks that scholarship is a bad thing? Or that you won't qualify for the director/acting part of it? Why not go for it?
 * His reading of the ad is that they're definitely looking for an acting teacher/director, and that I'm not accomplished enough at either of those to be a serious contender. It threw me, because the ad didn't read that way to me. I'll still apply, and definitely appreciate the responses. Thanks!
 * I know Reed well, and it's definitely worth applying. They have a small department (two professors only) and need someone who can do a little bit of everything, and will complement the person who's already there. Go for it!
 * Definitely apply if you're qualified and can perform the duties of the job. Yes, if somebody with amazing regional LORT directing credits and an MFA or PhD from a respected institution applies, they'll probably be ranked ahead of you even if your scholarship is "better." But if no such person applies? Or their top candidate(s) get better offers? Trying to out-think a job listing is a sure path to madness, and at the end of the day you will not get 100% of the jobs you don't apply for.
 * I am a bit confused about the Northwestern position. On this site it says the application is due by the end of September, but elsewhere on the Northwestern website, I found the deadline to be 12/2/2011. Anyone have any insights?
 * Why not just submit by the earlier deadline to be safe? Of course you could also email the dept admin person to clarify if the Sept deadline is tight for you.
 * I believe there are two jobs at Northwestern with separate deadlines. One (already listed here) is in the department of Theatre, the other in the department of Performance Studies.
 * Is it me, or are the jobs this year very scarce? Far and few....
 * Take a breath and spare your ulcer; the year has barely begun. The 2011/12 ads seem to be rolling in slowly but not surprisingly so. The pace always seems to pick up by the time Thanksgiving comes around... Perhaps it is generally taking that long for SC's to get their semesters on track enough to pay attention to a search.
 * I agree, it's only mid-September- just the beginning of the season. Most faculty are just getting back into classes and have just started to review or finalize what they want in their ads. However I posted a few new ones above just to cheer you a little. I can also say that not many people are posting job listings here; I say this because I have personally posted well over half of the listings above. Chime in folks.
 * I'm happy to help with the posting of new jobs, but I can't figure out how to add a new category. Can someone point me to what I am sure is an easy way to do this?
 * Click "Edit" at the top of the page. Paste the ad language in the appropriate place (please keep alphabetical order for entries). Mark the NAME of the school / position with "Heading Two" (click the Format tab at the top of the Edit window to find the heading settings). Use bullet points for subsequent information, details, comments. Don't worry about adding categories. Hope this helps.
 * Thanks for the information. I added the Pacific Lutheran job above.
 * Thanks for the how-to.
 * Did a quick scan of last year's page. Of the 154 positions listed (compared to 35 so far - as of 9/19/11), application deadlines were as follows:
 * September 2010: 3
 * Compared to 7 this year
 * October 2010: 6
 * Compared to 7 this year
 * November 2010: 39
 * Compared to 12 this year
 * December 2010: 33
 * Compared to 7 this year
 * January 2011: 24
 * Compared to 2 this year
 * February 2011: 5
 * Compared to 0 this year
 * So, in short, the bulk of the submission deadlines tends to be Nov - Jan, so we should start to see listings pick up pretty quickly for December and January deadlines, which made up approximately 40% of the available positions last hiring season.
 * A couple of posters have started adding the source of the job announcements. This is a great help. Can all future postings include this info?
 * I included a place for people to include this info in each listing. Please feel free to fill in the blanks, y'all.