<font size=2 face="sans-serif">Hi Aida et al</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The issue you raise is complex, but
it's not new. There are a few private Canadian institutions that
have the right under the law to discriminate on the basis of religious
affiliation, of which TWU is one. The practice is much more widely accepted
in the U.S., where there are hundreds of such institutions. The CAUT
has been conducting investigations of some of those Canadian schools, although
not on the basis of a complaint filed by any faculty member of the schools
in question. Here's a report on one such investigation:</font>
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<br><a href="http://www.caut.ca/pages.asp?page=978&lang=1"><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.caut.ca/pages.asp?page=978&lang=1</font></a><font size=2 face="sans-serif">
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">This issue has implications for much
larger questions, about whether we are able to tolerate religious voices
in a democracy. See for example the Bouchard Taylor Commission. Does our
national vision of multicultural diversity include religion? What if that
religion itself excludes others? These are complex ethical issues, as Tibor's
note suggests. I, for one, think that the insistence on rational discourse
alone in higher education is itself an exclusionary tactic that privileges
certain voices and interests. Performance studies has an important contribution
to make to the discussion, so I think it's a good topic for all of us.
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Regards,</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Simon</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">======================================================<br>
Simon W. du Toit<br>
B.Ed., M.F.A., Ph.D.<br>
Undergraduate Chair, Communication, Media, and Film<br>
Sessional Instructor, School of Dramatic Art<br>
Room 4113, Lambton Tower; (519) 253-3000 x2847<br>
University of Windsor</font>
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<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">From:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Aida Jordao <a.jordao@UTORONTO.CA></font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">To:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">CANDRAMA@LISTSERV.UNB.CA,
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<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Date:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">2013-02-07 10:38 AM</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Subject:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Re: Full-Time
Tenure Track Position in Theatre - Trinity Western University</font>
<br><font size=1 color=#5f5f5f face="sans-serif">Sent by:
</font><font size=1 face="sans-serif">Canadian Theatre
Research <CANDRAMA@LISTSERV.UNB.CA></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma">Hi Peter et al,<br>
Doesn't this advertisement for "a committed Christian" discriminate
on the basis of religion? And what is "ethical theatre training"?<br>
Aida</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma">-- <br>
Aida Jordão<br>
PhD Candidate, The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies <br>
University of Toronto<br>
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<br><font size=2 face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> Canadian Theatre Research [CANDRAMA@LISTSERV.UNB.CA]
on behalf of Peter Kuling [kuling@GMAIL.COM]<b><br>
Sent:</b> February 6, 2013 1:41 PM<b><br>
To:</b> CANDRAMA@LISTSERV.UNB.CA<b><br>
Subject:</b> Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Theatre - Trinity Western
University</font><font size=3 face="Roman"><br>
</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri">The School of the Arts, Media and Culture
at Trinity Western University seeks a creative mentor for a tenure track
position at the Assistant Professor level in the Theatre Department.</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri"> </font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri">This small and dynamic department, in which
faculty responsibilities are shared and negotiated, offers a BA in Theatre
and a BFA in Acting. The successful candidate will be an accomplished generalist
whose broad knowledge of theatre includes experience in everything from
design to performance. S/he will be required to oversee all production
activities, including supervising production staff and managing budgets,
as well as direct one production each year. Strong evidence of teaching
effectiveness in several areas – which could include acting, directing,
voice, movement, and/or technical theatre – is required. The successful
candidate will hold an MFA or PhD in theatre and be a committed Christian
with a vision for challenging and ethical theatre training.</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri"> </font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri">Interested candidates are requested to
complete the on-line application at </font><a href="http://www.twu.ca/divisions/hr/join/faculty-positions.html." target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue face="Calibri"><u>http://www.twu.ca/divisions/hr/join/faculty-positions.html.</u></font></a><font size=3 face="Calibri">
Additionally, please forward to Judy Bartram, Executive Assistant to the
Office of the Provost, Academics (</font><a href=mailto:judy.bartram@twu.ca) target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue face="Calibri"><u>judy.bartram@twu.ca)</u></font></a><font size=3 face="Calibri">
documentation outlining interests, experience, and major contributions
to teaching, research and practice as well as verification of doctoral
(or terminal) degree. Applications will be accepted until March 6,
2013 or until a suitable candidate is found, subject to budget approval.
Any enquiries regarding this position may also be sent to </font><a href=mailto:judy.bartram@twu.ca target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue face="Calibri"><u>judy.bartram@twu.ca</u></font></a><font size=3 face="Calibri">.</font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri"> </font>
<br><font size=3 face="Calibri">Trinity Western University is a liberal
arts university and seeks candidates who are committed to and support its
evangelical Christian basis, mission and orientation. More information
about Trinity Western’s School of the Arts, Media + Culture and its programs
can be found </font><a href=http://www.twu.ca/academics/samc/ target=_blank><font size=3 color=blue face="Calibri"><u>here</u></font></a><font size=3 face="Calibri">.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed in the first instance to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.</font>
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