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0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Drama<br>
Assistant Professor, Coordinator of wîcêhtowin Theatre Program <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
</div><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman""><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Applications are invited
from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of
assistant professor in the Department of Drama in the College of Arts and
Science at the University of Saskatchewan to begin July 1, 2018.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">The successful
candidate will serve as Coordinator of our wîcêhtowin Theatre Program (WTP),
leading to a Certificate in Indigenous Theatre, and be active as an
artist/scholar/educator in all aspects of the life and work of the department. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">The Department of
Drama is a dynamic department that offers well-established B.A. and B.F.A.
programs, and M.A. program opportunities on a special case basis. The oldest
Drama Department in the British Commonwealth, it has an outstanding track
record for community engagement, experiential learning, and a long-standing
commitment to producing excellent graduates dedicated to celebrating, building,
and transforming the theatre community. wîcêhtowin Theatre Program
(WTP) is an innovative new certificate program launched in September,
2015, designed to strengthen the department’s interdisciplinary connections
with other University units engaged in Indigenous educational, cultural,
artistic outreach; enhance its already-strong community and professional
partnerships; and enrich department programming on all levels.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">The University of
Saskatchewan, situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis, has
committed to becoming an “outstanding institution of research, learning,
knowledge-keeping, reconciliation, and inclusion with and by Indigenous peoples
and communities.” It is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a
diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range
of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in
teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of
undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population
of over 21,000. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>With over 25,000
Aboriginal residents, the city is also a centre of Aboriginal cultural, social,
artistic, and intellectual activity. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">The College of
Arts and Science is the University’s largest college and home to more than 60
academic programs. We have had a department of Indigenous Studies since 1982
and have strong Aboriginal programs and high-achieving Aboriginal scholars in
many of our departments. We are also home to more than 9,000 students, with
over 1,000 Aboriginal students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:
none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">The successful
candidate<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> will</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>hold<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt"> </span>terminal degree in the field<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt"> </span>(typically an M.F.A. with a substantial
record of professional<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt"> </span>experience in
theatre and performance). The Coordinator will need extensive teaching and
theatrical experience, especially in embedding Indigenous performance,
cultural, and story-telling methodologies and creative practice into university
curricula. Administrative experience will be essential, including successful
establishment of Indigenous theatrical initiatives, knowledge of funding
agencies and opportunities, and a track record of liaison roles with First
Nations communities. The candidate should be well-versed <span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt">in the area of Indigenous/First Nations/First
Peoples theatre, performance, production, and related studies,</span> and one
or more of the following: acting, directing, playwriting, design, technical
theatre, and/or scholarly research and publication. Preference will be given to
</span><span style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:EN-CA">outstanding Indigenous candidates (including First
Nations, Métis, and Inuit).</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Salary Bands (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Assistant
Professor<span style="mso-tab-count:2"> </span>$93,293
(floor) to $112,109 (CDI ceiling)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">Benefits:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">This position
includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and
extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and
voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death
benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and
a flexible health and wellness spending program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Interested
candidates must submit, via email to: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:moira.day@usask.ca"><span style="font-family:Arial">moira.day<span style="background:lightgrey;mso-highlight:lightgrey">@usask.ca</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">, a cover letter; detailed curriculum
vitae; graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. The letters of
reference must be received directly from the references or a third party
application service, and not via the candidate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Professor Moira
Day<br>
Head, Department of Drama<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">College of Arts
and Science<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">118 Science Place
(John Mitchell Building)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">University of
Saskatchewan<br>
Saskatoon, SK<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span style="background:
lightgrey;mso-highlight:lightgrey">S7N 5E2</span><br>
Telephone: (306) 966-<span style="background:lightgrey;mso-highlight:lightgrey">5193</span><br>
Email:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:moira.day@usask.ca"><span style="font-family:Arial">moira.day<span style="background:lightgrey;mso-highlight:lightgrey">@usask.ca</span></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Arial">Review of
applications will begin <span style="background:lightgrey;mso-highlight:lightgrey">January
1, 2017</span>; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the
position is filled. The anticipated start date is <span style="background:lightgrey;
mso-highlight:lightgrey">July 1, 2018</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#666666;background:white">The
University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive
workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All
members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and
maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is
practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute
to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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