<div dir="ltr"><br><div><h2 style="width:960px">Associate Professor, Performance - Acting</h2>
<h3 style="width:960px"> FCAD, School of Performance</h3><div><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/performance/">School of Performance</a> in the <a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/">Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD)</a> at <a href="http://www.ryerson.ca">Ryerson University</a>
invites applications for a full-time, position at the rank of Associate
Professor in the Acting Program, effective July 1, 2020, subject to
final budgetary approval.</p>
<p>Located in the heart of Canada’s artistic and entertainment capital,
the School of Performance is recognized as a leading university-based
conservatory for the training of actors, dancers and production
professionals. Over 400 full-time students are served by 9 full-time
and approximately 55 part-time faculty, and 8 support staff. </p>
<p>The School offers a BFA in each of three disciplines: Acting, Dance
and Production / Design. An MFA in Dramatic Writing will commence
September 2021. We aim to provide the highest standard of arts education
for exceptionally talented performers and practitioners who will go on
to become world class artists, leaders and global citizens. We aim to
raise the standard of professional practice in theatrical disciplines,
pursuing excellence in performance to provoke curiosity and risk-taking
in a changing political and social world.</p>
<p>The BFA Acting at Ryerson offers rigorous conservatory training in
theatre, film and television, and includes both classical and
contemporary approaches for a solid grounding in all areas of
performance. The BFA Dance at Ryerson is a one-of-a-kind, conservatory
style environment offering rigorous daily professional training in four
core dance disciplines (ballet, modern, contemporary and jazz) alongside
direct collaboration with visiting guest artists and major arts
organizations. The BFA Production at Ryerson offers training in a wide
range of concentrations in theatre technology, craft and design that is
supported by a large number of productions each year as well as industry
opportunities in the upper years. All training supports our mandate to
ensure that graduates are highly skilled, uniquely versatile,
entrepreneurial and articulate artists who can actively contribute to
the art form. The School’s programmes focus on creative exploration and
experiential learning to foster artists who are defining the future
course of the arts and culture industry.</p>
<p>This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (<a href="http://www.rfanet.ca">www.rfanet.ca</a>).</p>
<p>The RFA collective agreement can be viewed<a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/collective-agreement/"> here</a> and a summary of RFA benefits can be found<a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/"> here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching,
research/creative activity and service duties, maintaining an inclusive,
equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. The
successful candidate will teach courses in the fundamentals of training
an actor for stage and / or screen, will have experience in one or more
recognized methods of training and it is desirable that they will direct
in the School’s season of plays once settled in the role. They will
provide academic leadership for the School’s acting program and will
promote and enhance the conservatory-style pedagogy currently practised
within the School. The position will require membership in the Yeates
School of Graduate Studies and may include graduate teaching as well as
supervision. It is expected that they will continue to participate in
professional performing arts activities within the area of expertise and
will contribute to the School through service and committee work.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p>
<p>The School is seeking an experienced theatre professional and
educator who possesses a vision of excellence in artistic training, and
has an ability to work collaboratively across programs in acting, dance
and production.</p>
<p>The successful candidate must hold a relevant terminal degree (MFA
or PhD in acting or directing).In addition, the successful candidate
must present evidence of:</p>
<ul><li>substantial professional experience in acting, directing or performance creation;</li><li>excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level and in teaching
in a conservatory learning environment along with knowledge of
curriculum design;</li><li>creative practice, scholarly research or equivalent;</li><li>ability to foster sustainable practices that encourage a healthy
workplace; a passion for student well-being in a performing arts
education; </li><li>experienced leadership to direct the Acting Program i</li><li>a strong commitment to student success and academic excellence;</li><li>a commitment to the incubation of new and innovative works; </li><li>an ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues, as
well as with designers and production staff to achieve a common goal;</li><li>excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills; </li><li>a commitment to upholding Ryerson’s values of Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion as it pertains to teaching, research, service and creative
activities including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible
and inclusive for a diverse student population; and</li><li>an ability to contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and the University through collegial service. </li></ul>
<p>Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience
in acting or directing and who demonstrate the potential for industry
recognition.</p>
<p><strong>Equity at Ryerson</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a
transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation
university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity
and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current<a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/provost/PDFs/RU_Academic%20Plan_2014_ExecutiveSummary.pdf"> academic plan</a> outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.</p>
<p>Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment
to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will
assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In
addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in
Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been
historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations,
Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized
persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women
and/or 2SLGBTQ+. </p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>Applicants must submit their application online via the <a href="https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/">Faculty Recruitment Portal</a> (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by 4 March 2020. The application must contain the following: </p>
<ul><li>a curriculum vitae; </li><li>a letter of application that outlines the candidate’s areas of
specialization, professional practice, teaching and leadership
experience,</li><li>a brief statement of teaching philosophy including teaching evaluations; and </li><li>the names and contact information for three references.</li></ul>
<p>Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be
given priority. <strong>Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada. </strong> </p>
<p>Any confidential inquiries can be directed to the Department Hiring Committee (DHC) Chair, Natalie Alvarez at <a href="mailto:natalie.alvarez@ryerson.ca">natalie.alvarez@ryerson.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Ryerson is committed to <a href="https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/">accessibility</a>
for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs
in order to participate in the recruitment and selection process and/or
inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please
contact Sumentha D’Souza at <a href="mailto:sumentha@ryerson.ca">sumentha@ryerson.ca</a> </p>
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and creative activities. Ryerson is known for its culture of
entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as
it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion
of its campus.<br>
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