<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; "><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman"><B>Simon Fraser University</B> – The School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University invites applications for <B>a tenure track position in theatre at the Assistant Professor level</B>,<B> </B>beginning September 1, 2007.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>An MFA or equivalent is required, along with experience as a teacher of theatre at the university level.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>The successful applicant will have a strong record as a theatre director, particularly of contemporary and experimental work.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>Artistic work should clearly reflect contemporary issues in art and performance.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>A background of interdisciplinary art production would be advantageous.</FONT></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Times New Roman; min-height: 16px; "><BR></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman">The BFA in Theatre (Performance) is a studio-based program that includes acting, movement, voice, speech, directing, clown and mask, and playmaking.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>The successful applicant will direct theatre productions and share teaching responsibilities for the BFA, including directing, acting at fundamental or advanced levels, playmaking, dramatic literature and theatre history. <SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN></FONT></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Times New Roman; min-height: 16px; "><BR></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman">The School for the Contemporary Arts is an interdisciplinary fine and performing arts program which includes disciplinary training in: Art and Culture Studies, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>The School offers a BFA in Theatre (Performance or Production/Design), an Extended Minor in Theatre, and an Interdisciplinary MFA program.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>Faculty at the School are required to maintain a professional art practice or scholarly activity.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>Advising, committee responsibilities, and supervision of graduate students are expected.</FONT></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Times New Roman; min-height: 16px; "><BR></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman">DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 3, 2006.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>The availability of this position is subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see:</FONT></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" color="#0000ff" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman; color: #0000ff"><U><A href="http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html">http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html</A></U></FONT></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal Times New Roman; min-height: 16px; "><BR></DIV><DIV style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><FONT face="Times New Roman" size="4" style="font: 13.0px Times New Roman">Send letter of application, C.V., and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees to:<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>Professor Owen Underhill, Director, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6.<SPAN class="Apple-converted-space"> </SPAN>Fax: 604-291-5907.</FONT></DIV> </BODY></HTML>