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= 8
 * PhD (lecturer, adjunct, unemployed, etc) = 15
 * MFA/PhD = 2
 * VAP= 4
 * MFA= 6
 * Assistant= 5
 * Associate= 2
 * Full= 0
 * Search Committee Member= 0
 * Just Looking= 1
 * TOTAL = 41

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

Carnegie Mellon University, PA - Assistant Professor of Acting

 * 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.

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

 * 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

 * 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.


 * his 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.

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

 * 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.
 * 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

UCLA - Assistant/Associate Professor in Theater and Performance Studies

 * 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 Hawaii- Assistant Professor of Directing

 * 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.
 * [mailto:wessendo@Closing Closing] Date: Review of applications will begin 10/1/11 and continue until filled.

University of Portland, OR - Assistant Professor in Costume Design

 * 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

 * 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)
 * Got an e-mail on 8/28 saying that the committee has decided to not accept applications from ABD candidates.
 * Is it appropriate to ask for a confirmation of materials?

University of Washington - Assistant Professor in History, Theory & Crit
[mailto:phdlect@uw.edu Applications phdlect@uw.edu]
 * 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.

Whitman College- Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing

 * 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?

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!
 * 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 l.o.r.t. 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.
 * The other one, in Performance Studies, has just been added as well.