[Candrama] Two positions: Stage/Production Management and Lighting, Media and Sound

Tue Sep 25 15:12:31 EDT 2018

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to announce *two new line-appointment positions* in the 
Department of Theatre at York University. Please feel free to share with 
interested colleagues and students.

Descriptions below. Full details available at the following links:

http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1918
http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1917

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The Department of Theatre in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance 
and Design (AMPD) at York University invites applications for an 
*Alternate Stream (teaching-focused) tenure‐track Assistant Lecturer 
level appointment in Lighting and Media for Live Events*. The position 
will commence July 1, 2019. All positions at York University are subject 
to budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications 
and experience.

One of North America's leading schools for the arts, AMPD offers 
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Art History and Visual 
Culture, Cinema and Media Arts Dance, Design, Digital Media, Music, 
Theatre, Theatre and Performance Studies, and Visual Arts. 
http://ampd.yorku.ca/

The successful candidate will have a dynamic and innovative arts design 
and technical practice background with a focus on sound, lighting and 
projections for live events that integrates and encompasses the expanded 
field of theatrical performance and spectacle ranging from regional 
theatre, to music festivals, to major operas, to stadium scale 
ceremonies (e.g. Olympics, Super Bowl). The successful candidate will 
have extensive and demonstrable technical and creative experience and 
expertise in the fields of sound, lighting and projections, as well as 
best practices in health and safety. Alternate stream positions place a 
strong emphasis on teaching and pedagogical innovation with a 3.5 
teaching load. In keeping with this emphasis, this position will further 
expand curriculum that addresses digital media in live performance. 
Evidence of excellence in teaching, or the potential for excellence in 
teaching, at a post-secondary institution is required. Pedagogical 
innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and 
technology enhanced learning is preferred. A key element of this 
position will be a commitment to the expansion of theatre pedagogy 
through the development of blended and technology-enhanced courses.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate terminal degree (MFA), 
or equivalent (e.g. substantial professional record of creative 
activity) in the areas of Theatre, media in live performance, or a 
closely related field. The ability to teach a technique and mentor 
emerging theatre artists would be additional skills that fit within the 
mandate for the Department of Theatre. The successful candidate will be 
responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in: sound, lighting and 
projections technology and design, to develop new curriculum in the area 
of production practicum and to participate actively in supporting the 
production of the Theatre at York season. Candidates with extensive 
experience in the entertainment industry are strongly encouraged to 
apply. The successful candidate is also expected to provide evidence of 
service contributions or potential to contribute to service in 
administrative and committee work.

York University is helping shape the global thinkers who will define 
tomorrow. Our unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich 
diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility 
that set us apart. As an internationally recognized research university, 
York's 11 Faculties and 27 research centres have well-established 
partnerships with 280+ leading universities worldwide. Located in 
Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong 
community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, 
and more than 300,000 alumni.

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly 
values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its 
community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible 
minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at 
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ <http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/>or by 
calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to 
self-identify can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the 
forms found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ 
<http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/>. Please select the 'Affirmative Action' 
tab under which forms pertaining to Citizenship and AA can be found. All 
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian 
citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be 
given priority.

The deadline for the receipt of completed applications *is November 15, 
2018*. Applicants should submit their application package including a 
letter of application, a detailed CV, a statement of contribution to 
teaching, links to scholarly and/or creative work, and three letters of 
reference via email to Mary Pecchia at mpecchia at yorku.ca. Referees 
should be advised to address the candidate’s qualifications and 
experience in relation to the position.

http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1918

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The Department of Theatre in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance 
and Design (AMPD) at York University invites applications for an 
*Alternate Stream (teaching-focused) tenure‐track Assistant Lecturer 
appointment in Production/Stage Management for Live Events*. The 
position will commence July 1, 2019. All positions at York University 
are subject to budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.

One of North America's leading schools for the arts, AMPD offers 
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Art History and Visual 
Culture, Cinema and Media Arts Dance, Design, Digital Media, Music, 
Theatre, Theatre and Performance Studies, and Visual Arts. 
http://ampd.yorku.ca/

The successful candidate will have a dynamic and innovative arts 
management practice with a focus on the production of live events that 
integrates and encompasses the expanded field of theatrical performance 
and spectacle ranging from regional theatre to music festivals, to major 
operas, to stadium scale ceremonies (e.g. Olympics, Super Bowl). The 
successful candidate will have extensive and demonstrable expertise in 
the field of live event management and production, artistic 
coordination, international producing, technical preparation, best 
practices in health and safety, broadcast technology and coordination, 
visa coordination, permits, and human resources. Alternate stream 
positions place a strong emphasis on teaching and pedagogical innovation 
with a 3.5 teaching load. In keeping with this emphasis, this position 
will further expand curriculum that addresses contemporary production 
across traditional live performance categories, including the 
integration of broadcast and recorded presentation. Evidence of 
excellence in teaching, or the potential for excellence in teaching, at 
a post-secondary institution is required. Pedagogical innovation in high 
priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced 
learning is preferred. Key elements will be to teach production 
management, career management and stage management in the arts and a 
commitment to the expansion of theatre pedagogy through the development 
of blended and technology-enhanced courses.

The successful candidate will have an appropriate terminal degree (MFA), 
or equivalent (e.g. substantial record of professional activity) in the 
areas of Theatre, Management, or a closely related field. The ability to 
teach a technique and mentor emerging theatre artists would be 
additional skills that fit within the mandate of the Department of 
Theatre. The successful candidate will be expected to teach core 
(lecture) and elective (seminar) courses in stage management, general 
management and career management at the undergraduate and graduate 
levels, to develop new curriculum in the area of production practicum 
and to participate actively in supporting the production of the 
Theatre at York season. Candidates with extensive experience in live 
performance management are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful 
candidate is also expected to provide evidence of service contributions 
or potential to contribute to service in administrative and committee work.

York University is helping shape the global thinkers who will define 
tomorrow. Our unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich 
diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility 
that set us apart. As an internationally recognized research university, 
York's 11 Faculties and 27 research centres have well-established 
partnerships with 280+ leading universities worldwide. Located in 
Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong 
community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, 
and more than 300,000 alumni.

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly 
values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its 
community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible 
minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at 
http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ <http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/>or by 
calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to 
self-identify can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the 
forms found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ 
<http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/>. Please select the 'Affirmative Action' 
tab under which forms pertaining to Citizenship and AA can be found. All 
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian 
citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be 
given priority.

The deadline for the receipt of completed applications is *November 15, 
2018.* Applicants should submit their application package including a 
letter of application, a detailed CV, a statement of contribution to 
teaching, evidence of teaching success, and three letters of reference 
via email to Mary Pecchia at mpecchia at yorku.ca. Referees should be 
advised to address the candidate’s qualifications and experience in 
relation to the position.

http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=1917

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