Job Posting

[James Forsythe]

One-year term position

Brandon University's Drama program seeks a one-year, full-time sabbatical
replacement at the ranks of Lecturer or Assistant Professor in the area of
Acting, subject to budget. Courses to be taught include: Spolin-based
Improvisation, Scene Study classes in both Modern Drama and Shakespeare and
the direction of a major student production. Candidates should possess a
Master of Fine Arts in Acting or Directing, post-secondary teaching and
professional theatre experience. Candidates may apply without the M.F.A. if
there is excellence in the other two areas.  Knowledge of theatre
production would also be advantageous.

Preferred start date:           1 August 2003
Deadline for applications:      31 May 2003 or until the position is filled

The Drama Program is resident within the Faculty of Arts. Courses in Drama
serve the needs of the general campus community as well as students from
the preprofessional conservatory program in the School of Music. Candidates
whose research and/or teaching interests contribute to the Faculty of Arts'
priority hiring areas of Classics, Global Studies, Science and Technology,
and/or Women's Studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should forward their vitae, the names of three
references, and supporting documentation providing evidence of teaching and
artistic activity to: Dr. Scott Grills (grillss at brandonu.ca), Dean of Arts,
270-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada R7A 6A9. For additional
information on Brandon University visit our website at www.brandonu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. Both women and men are
encouraged to apply.




James Forsythe
Associate Professor and Head
Drama Program, Brandon University
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, R7A 6A9
204-727-9662 Fax. 204-726-0473