Sessional & Guest Artist Positions

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                           UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
                          SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ART

                                       SESSIONAL & GUEST ARTIST POSITIONS
AVAILABLE

The School of Dramatic Art invites applications from qualified individuals
interested in teaching the following courses:

FALL 2007 SEMESTER:

24-111-91   Theatre in Contemporary Culture
            An examination of factors and principles involved in an
            audience’s appreciation of theatre.  (Distance Education
            Course)

24-115-01   Stagecraft I
            Introductory course specifically directed toward the technical
            aspects of scenic construction. (Mon/Wed - 10:00-11:20 am)

24-225-02        Introductory Acting I
            A practical study of the fundamentals of acting experienced
            through acting exercises.  (Tues/Thurs - 11:30-12:50 pm)

24-228-01   Improvisation for the Theatre
            Exercises in improvisation designed to support the rehearsal
            process for scripted works. (Tues/Thurs - 1:00-2:20 pm)

24-229-01   Dance for the Theatre
            A practical course in a variety of dance styles for the
            theatre.
            (Mon/Wed - 10:00-11:20 am)

24-260-01   Drama in the Classroom: Applications I
            A course in the use of drama as it relates to the school
            curriculum and the community. (Tues - 7:00-9:50 pm)

24-272-30   The Creative Process
            An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative process
            through an exploration of the lives and works of selected
            creative women and men.  Topics include imaging, dreaming,
            associating, innovating, and problem solving.  (Mon/Wed -
            1:00-2:20 pm)

24-275-91   Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
            Structures of arts organizations.  Examination of core
            competencies as applied to arts organizations: fund raising,
            board and volunteer management, labour-management issues,
            program and publicity design, marketing and promotion, computer
            applications.  (Distance Education Course)

24-310-01   Readers’ Theatre
            A study of the principles and techniques involved in
            scrip-in-hand acting and of dramatic play-reading.  (Tues/Thurs
            - 1:00-2:20 pm)

24-322-01   Acting Work-in-Progress II
            Rehearsal project in a performance style selected by Dramatic
            Art.  The play or scenes from plays become the catalyst for the
            discovery of the style related to its period. (October
            22-November 30, 2007; Monday through Friday - 2:30-5:20 pm)

24-360-01   Drama in the Classroom: Applications II
            Applications of drama as they relate to the curriculum for
            Grades 7 through 12. Completion of a classroom contact is
            required. (Wed - 4:00-6:50 pm)

24-455-30   Directed Studies in Performance - The Norbals
            The emphasis in this course will be the production of The
            Norbals produced by the School of  Dramatic Art.  Students will
            research, develop, and execute a role in the performance
            situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director.
            (October 9 - November 22, 2007)

WINTER 2008 SEMESTER:

24-111-91   Theatre in Contemporary Culture
            An examination of factors and principles involved in an
            audience’s appreciation of theatre.  (Distance Education
            Course)

24-115-01   Stagecraft I
            Introductory course specifically directed toward the technical
            aspects of scenic construction.
            (Tentatively Scheduled - Mon/Wed- 11:30 am -12:50 pm)

24-200-01   Nature of Theatre II
            Continuation of 24-100.   Two of the following topics will be
            covered: the analysis of the play script; the mechanics of
            performance; the principles of direction; and theories of
            design/technical theatre.  (Tues/Thurs - 8:30-9:50 am)

24-244-01   Directing I
            An examination of the principles of play direction, including
            the role of the director, choosing plays, casting, analysis,
            picturization and composition, rehearsal techniques, and scene
            presentation.
             (Mon/Wed - 11:30 am - 12:50 pm)

24-272-30   The Creative Process
            An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative process
            through an exploration of the lives and works of selected
            creative women and men.  Topics include imaging, dreaming,
            associating, innovating, and problem solving.
            (Tentatively Scheduled - Mon/Wed - 2:30-3:50 pm)

24-275-91   Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
            Structures of arts organizations.  Examination of core
            competencies as applied to arts organizations: fund raising,
            board and volunteer management, labour-management issues,
            program and publicity design, marketing and promotion, computer
            applications.   (Distance Education Course)

24-323-01   Acting Work-in-Progress II
            Rehearsal project in a performance style selected by Dramatic
            Art.  The play or scenes from plays become the catalyst for the
            discovery of the style related to its period. (January 7 to
            February 15, 2008; Monday through Friday - 2:30-5:20 pm)

24-429-01   Character Study
            Independent work in researching, developing, and presenting
            character projects based on life studies. (Tues - 10:00 am
            -12:50 pm)

24-457-30   Directed Studies in Performance - Ravenscroft
            The emphasis in this course will be the production of
            Ravenscroft produced by the School of  Dramatic Art.  Students
            will research, develop, and execute a role in the performance
            situation under the supervision of a faculty advisor-director.
            (February 1 - March 6, 2008)

Applications from those who have taught previously in Dramatic Art should
be accompanied by an updated C.V.

Applicants who have not taught previously in Dramatic Art should submit a
current curriculum vitae with their letter of application and arrange to
have three letters of reference forwarded to: Prof. Lionel Walsh, Director,
School of  Dramatic Art, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON  N9B 3P4, phone
(519) 253-3000, ext. 2805; FAX (519) 971-3629; e-mail: walsha at uwindsor.ca


To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by
Friday  April 13, 2007.

Note:
- Subject to budgetary approval and/or sufficient enrollment.
- When you apply, all class times are fixed.

The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies,
practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and
work environments; and ensures that applications from members of
traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its
employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further
diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not
limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members
of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The
University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and
to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International
candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.


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