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Assistant Professor, Coordinator of wîcêhtowin Theatre Program <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
</div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman"" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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. With over 25,000
Aboriginal residents, the city is also a centre of Aboriginal cultural, social,
artistic, and intellectual activity. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><u class=""><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">Qualifications:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><u class=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">The successful candidate<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt" class=""> will</span><span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt" class=""> </span>hold<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt" class=""> </span>a<span style="letter-spacing:-.35pt" class=""> </span>terminal
degree in the field<span style="letter-spacing:-.25pt" class=""> </span>(typically an M.F.A.
with a substantial record of professional<span style="letter-spacing:-.3pt" class=""> </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" class="">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 lang="EN-CA" style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="">outstanding Indigenous candidates (including First
Nations, Métis, and Inuit).</span><span style="font-family:Arial" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><u class=""><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">Salary Bands (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018)<o:p class=""></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Assistant
Professor $93,293
(floor) to $112,109 (CDI ceiling)<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><u class=""><span style="font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"" class="">Benefits:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">Interested candidates must
submit, via email to: </span><a href="mailto:moira.day@usask.ca" class=""><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">moira.day<span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">@usask.ca</span></span></a><span style="font-family:
Arial" class="">, 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 class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">Professor Moira Day<br class="">
Head, Department of Drama<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">College of Arts and Science<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">118 Science Place (John
Mitchell Building)<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">University of Saskatchewan<br class="">
Saskatoon, SK <span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">S7N 5E2</span><br class="">
Telephone: (306) 966-<span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">5193</span><br class="">
Email: </span><a href="mailto:moira.day@usask.ca" class=""><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">moira.day<span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">@usask.ca</span></span></a><span style="font-family:Arial" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial" class="">Review of applications will
begin <span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">January 1, 2018</span>;
however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is
filled. The anticipated start date is <span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;" class="">July 1, 2018</span>.
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><i class=""><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:
Arial;color:#666666;background:white" class="">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><o:p class=""></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""> </o:p></p>
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