[Candrama] JOB: Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance, Teaching Stream, University of Toronto Scarborough

[Barry Freeman]

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Theatre and Performance

Posted: 09/28/2022
Closing Date: 11/15/2022, 11:59PM ET
Job: Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Department of Arts, Culture & Media



Description:



The Department of Arts, Culture & Media at the University of Toronto
Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream
position in the area of Theatre and Performance. The appointment will be at
the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start
date of July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.


Applicants must have earned an MFA by the time of application.
Alternatively, applicants must have earned by the time of appointment, or
shortly thereafter a PhD degree in Theatre and Performance or a closely
related area plus professional experience commensurate to an MFA.
Candidates must also have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
A demonstrated record of teaching practice in the area of community-engaged
theatre, applied theatre or theatre in education will be considered an
asset. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance
our existing departmental strengths
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/faculty>.


Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree granting program,
including both practice-based studio work in theatre and development and
leadership of seminar-style classes, in addition to directing performances
in an academic environment. Experience in curriculum development, online
pedagogy, and lecture-based pedagogy are additional assets. Additionally,
candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical
inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly
activities. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to
excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated, through teaching
accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant
conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application
(with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of
reference from referees of high standing.



The U of T Scarborough Theatre and Performance program
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/theatre-performance> is a liberal
arts-style theatre program in which students take seminar-style courses in
theatre history and theory in parallel with studio-based practical training
in performance, directing, and applied or community-engaged theatre
practices. The successful candidate for this position can expect to teach a
combination of core seminar-style and studio-based courses in the program
along with other thematic courses suiting their expertise and current
projects. In keeping with our curriculum, candidates must demonstrate their
commitment to theatre as a vehicle for advancing intercultural
understanding and challenging discriminatory hegemonies of race, gender and
sexual orientation.


Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity,
inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and
working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.


Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link
below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a
visual documentation of shows directed or other studio-based practice, and
a complete teaching dossier to include a strong teaching statement, sample
syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations. Equity and
diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who
value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our
commitment to equity. U of T Scarborough is among the most diverse
university campuses in North America. Candidates are therefore asked to
submit a 1- to 2- page statement of contributions to equity and diversity,
which might cover topics such as (but not limited to):  teaching, service,
or professional practice that incorporates a focus on underrepresented
communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of
students from underrepresented groups. The statement might cover topics
such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on
underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or
the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. For more context
about the University of Toronto Scarborough’s commitment to diversity, see
its strategic plan, Inspiring Inclusive Excellence
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/strategicplan/sites/utsc.utoronto.ca.strategicplan/files/docs/UTSC_Strategic_Plan_2020.pdf>,
or the Report of the Campus Curriculum Review
<https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/curriculum-review/>. Note as well the
Department of Arts, Culture & Media’s own Equity and Diversity in the Arts
Initiative <https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/equity-and-diversity-arts>.


Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three
references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically
solicit and collect letters of reference from each once an application is
submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for
ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed)
by the closing date. All letters must primarily address the candidate’s
teaching.


Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV
and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please
combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS
Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact
acm-ca at utsc.utoronto.ca.



The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research and
creative practice, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the
world. The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which
is a research-intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a
multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The Department of Arts,
Culture and Media at U of T Scarborough is a unique multi-disciplinary
research and teaching environment, with programs in Art History and Visual
Culture; Arts Management; Curatorial Studies; Journalism (Joint Program);
Media, Journalism and Digital Cultures; New Media Studies (Joint Program);
Music and Culture; Studio Art; and Theatre and Performance: see
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/.


All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by
November 15, 2022.



All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.



Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute
to the further diversification of ideas.



As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees
or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional
planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.



Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.



The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our
recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible
and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.


If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and
hiring process, please contact uoft.careers at utoronto.ca.
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