Position - stage movement and acting

[Moira Day]

Department of Drama
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor in the Department of Drama at the University of
Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will teach courses in stage movement
and acting, and may be expected to direct in the departmentís mainstage
season. Qualifications include an MFA in Acting and a demonstrated strength
in teaching. Expertise in the area of movement for the stage (which could
include clowning, commedia, dance, Feldenkrais, Laban, Alexander Technique,
and/or contact improvisation) is a requirement for the position. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach graduate courses
and contribute to the Universityís efforts to create new international
programs.

The Department of Drama is the oldest theatre department in the
Commonwealth, has a full-time faculty of six with several additional
sessional appointments, and currently offers B.A., B.F.A., and M.A. degrees
in theatre. Our production season features four mainstage shows from the
classical and modern repertory.

The appointment is effective July 1, 2006. Curriculum vitae outlining
disciplinary interests and professional qualifications, a brief statement
of teaching philosophy, and the contact information (including e-mail) for
three referees should be forwarded no later than March 15, 2006 to: Pamela
Haig Bartley, Head, Department of Drama, University of Saskatchewan, 118
Science Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5E2. Referees will only be
contacted after a short-list has been created.

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a
city with a diverse and thriving economic base and a full range of leisure
opportunities. The city boasts a vibrant arts scene including a number of
professional theatres (both PACT and independent), a symphony orchestra,
and several art galleries. The University has a reputation for excellence
in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population
of about 20,000. The University is also one of Canadaís leading
research-intensive universities.

The College of Arts & Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in
the humanities and fine arts, the social sciences and the sciences. There
are over 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College and 325
faculty, including 14 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes
student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community
outreach and international opportunities. Successful candidates will
demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in teaching and graduate
supervision. They will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally-funded
research program.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity. Members
of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities
and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their
applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Self-identification forms are available from the Human Resources Division
or at http://adminsrv.usask.ca/hrdivision/employment/EMPAPP6.doc.

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Pamela Haig Bartley
Head
Department of Drama
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: 	(306)966-5184
Email: 	bartleyp at duke.usask.ca
Fax: 		(306)966-8193