New Faculty Position - Please Post

[Kathryn Brennan]

Dramatic Art
Tenure Track Position in Directing/Acting

The University of Windsor invites applications for a tenure track position
in Dramatic Art in the area of Directing/Acting at the rank of Assistant
Professor commencing July 1, 2001.

Dramatic Art at the University of Windsor is one of the oldest and best
established theatre and drama programs in the country.  Our graduates have
made a mark on both the world stage and in film.  Currently Dramatic Art
offers honours degree programs in Acting, Music Theatre, Drama in Education
and Drama, and a wide ranging subscription season of plays through
University Players that serve the community.  For further information about
the School of Dramatic Art, visit our website at
http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama.

The City of Windsor has a vital and expanding cultural community and we are
within easy driving distance to Stratford, Toronto, Detroit, and Chicago.
Boundless opportunities exist to explore and expand creative potential
within both the University setting and the community.

Candidate must possess an MFA degree, or in exceptional cases demonstrated
professional ability in directing and acting.  Relevant teaching experience
at the university level and professional directing and acting experience
are essential.   A demonstrated commitment to creative/scholarly activity
and a potential for excellence in the areas of these specializations are
essential.

Responsibilities will include the teaching of acting primarily in the BFA
Acting and Music Theatre programs.  Additional teaching responsibilities
may include directing for University Players, teaching in General/Honours
Degree programs in such courses as Directing, Developmental Improvisation,
or other areas of the candidate's expertise. The ability to teach
performance in Shakespeare to BFA Acting and Music Theatre students is
required.

The University of Windsor is committed to equity and diversity in the
workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal peoples, persons with
disabilities and members of visible minorities.  Applications from women
are particularly encouraged.  In accordance with Canadian immigration
requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and
permanent residents of Canada.

Applications will include: a letter of application indicating
citizenship/resident status; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching
and creative interests; sample of creative or scholarly work; sample of
course outlines; teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching
effectiveness; and three current letters of reference forwarded by the
referees.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications, including letters of
reference, should be submitted by October 27, 2000 to:

                          Prof.  Diana Mady Kelly
                            Chair, Dramatic Art
                University of Windsor, Windsor, ON  N9B 3P4
                     Phone (519) 253-3000, Ext.  2805
                            Fax (519) 971-3629
                        Email: madykel at uwindsor.ca

The University of Windsor, one of Ontario's leading academic institutions,
provides "the degree that works," an innovative and student-focused
approach which prepares its graduates for the challenges of tomorrow.
Information about the University of Windsor, and its programs may be found
at http://www.uwindsor.ca.   Also visit us at
www.uwindsor.ca/faculty/positions.