Job Posting: Ecological Design for Performance

[Marlis Schweitzer]

*Department of Theatre*

*Faculty of Fine Arts *

*YORK UNIVERSITY*

*ECOLOGICAL DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE*

Applications are invited for a full-time tenure-track position in 
*Ecological Design for Performance*, at the rank of Assistant Professor, 
with graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities, effective 
July 1, 2012. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, and 
service at the departmental, Faculty and University levels, the 
appointment will be key in the direction and development of the new 
Theatre MFA in Design for Performance.

York's Department of Theatre has an undergraduate program with over 400 
majors pursuing BFA or BA degrees in performance, devised theatre, 
theatre studies, playwriting, production and design. There is also a 
Graduate Program with a PhD and MA in Interdisciplinary Performance 
Research and an MFA in Acting, Directing, and Design, and a directing 
partnership with Canadian Stage, a large professional regional theatre. 
The Department has the only MFA in Acting in Canada and is at the 
forefront of developing sustainability in design for performance at the 
graduate level.

The Faculty of Fine Arts, and especially the Department of Theatre, have 
been developing an active interest in ecological sustainability and, in 
doing so, have embraced the mandate of York University's Sustainability 
Policy: "York will strive to be at the forefront of sustainability 
research and education, and will use its capacity and expertise to 
promote sustainability within and beyond the University, with its 
alumni, governments and the surrounding communities." The position in 
Ecological Design for Performance will support the continued exploration 
and development of sustainability in design, primarily at the MFA level, 
and potentially in conjunction with Film, Dance, Visual Arts, 
Architecture, Environmental Studies, and Engineering.

Applicants must be mid-career designers for performance who have 
demonstrated a commitment to sustainability in their work. Strong 
consideration will be given to applicants whose work challenges the 
borders of art within the construct of sustainability; this may include 
the research and exploration of technological innovation. Good 
interpersonal communication and ability to work closely with students, 
colleagues and other departments are required, as is demonstrated 
excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly and creative research 
and teaching. Preferred candidates will have a terminal degree in an 
appropriate discipline, demonstrated professional recognition, teaching 
experience at the post-secondary level, and strong connections with the 
theatre and industrial communities.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The 
successful candidate should be suitable for prompt appointment to the 
Faculty of Graduate Studies.

A letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement 
of research, professional and teaching interests and experience, a DVD 
or online examples of creative work, and the names and contact 
information of three referees should be sent to:

Search Committee, c/o Mary Pecchia, Room 320

Department of Theatre,

Centre for Film and Theatre, York University, 4700 Keele St.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada.M3J 1P3

Tel: 416-736-2100 ext 66266 Fax 416-736-5785

Email: mpecchia at yorku.ca <mailto:mpecchia at yorku.ca>

**

YorkUniversityis an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action 
Program can be found on York's website at *www.yorku.ca/acadjobs *or a 
copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 
*416.736.5713. *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; 
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

*Posting end date: *Friday, December 2^nd , 2011

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