Tenure-track Advertisement

[Sherrill Grace]

13 July 1999


Dear Colleagues,

I am sorry to hear that many of you were unable to read the attachment
which contained the text of our tenure-track vacancy.

Please see below for a copy of the advertisement.

Eileen Conning for Sherrill Grace
Dept. of English, UBC

ENGLISH and THEATRE

The Department of English and the Department of Theatre, Film and Creative
Writing, University of British Columbia, invite applications for a joint
position at the level of Assistant Professor in Drama with a speciality in
the Theory and History of Performance.  This position is available
effective July 1, 2000, subject to budget approval. Candidates should
possess the Ph.D, some teaching experience at the university level, and
active interest in Theatre research and publication.

The successful applicant will have cross-disciplinary interests and will be
interested in the opportunities provided by work within the English
Department as well as with the newly established Integrated BA Program in
Drama in the Faculty of Arts. UBC has a strong Theatre Production Program
which provides opportunities for curriculum development that emphasizes
dramatic literature in performance; thus, participation in the dramaturgy
of the Theatre Program will be encouraged. Expertise in 19th or 20th
century drama and theatre, as well as in film or opera, are desirable, and
Humanities computing skills are an asset.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a sample published article,
a statement on their pedagogy, an outline of their current academic and
creative interests, and arrange for three letters of reference to be
forwarded to Dr. Sherrill Grace, Head, Department of English, University of
British Columbia, 397-1873 East Mall, Vancouver, BC   V6T 1Z1. Deadline for
receipt of complete applications is November 15,1999.  In accordance with
Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of British
Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.
 We encourage all qualified persons to apply.

Dr Sherrill E. Grace, F.R.S.C.
Professor and Head,
Department of English,
#397-1873 East Mall,
The University of British Columbia,
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1
Canada
604-822-3174