Tenure track acting/directing position

[Moira Day]

DRAMA DEPARTMENT: TENURE-TRACK ACTING/DIRECTING POSITION

The Drama Department at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications
for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Acting
and Directing.  The successful candidate will be on the leading edge of
directorial theory and practice in North America and will have expertise
and knowledge in a broad range of theatrical forms and styles.  Skill in
theatre design (costume, set, and/or lighting) is highly desirable.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong record of
professional directorial experience and of teaching at the university
level.  An MFA or a PhD or its equivalent in creative achievement, teaching
and professional theatre experience is required.  The successful candidate
will be capable of teaching a full range of undergraduate acting and
directing classes and will be expected to direct major and workshop
productions.  S/he will have the opportunity to teach graduate courses,
participate in graduate supervision and contribute to the University's
efforts to create new international programs.

The Department of Drama was the first degree-granting theatre program in
the British Commonwealth.  The Department has recently revised its
curriculum in innovative ways and offers BA, BFA and MA degrees.  In the
past two years, the Department has initiated an exchange program with a
university in the Czech Republic and created a successful apprenticeship
program with the annual Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Theatre Festival.
The Department is situated on the remarkable main campus of the University
of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.  The city boasts a vibrant arts scene,
including an exciting variety of professional theatres, a symphony
orchestra, and several art galleries.

The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity.  Members
of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities
and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify* on their
applications.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  However,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
(*Self-identification forms are available from the University's Human
Resources Division or at
http://adminsrv.usask.ca/hrdivision/employment/EMPAPP6.doc.)

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2005 and the hiring takes
effect on July 1, 2005.  Screening of applications will begin February 1
and continue until the position is filled.  Qualified applicants should
send their curriculum vitae, the addresses and telephone numbers of three
referees, and a cover letter explaining how you see your strengths in terms
of the above specifications, to:  Pamela Haig Bartley, Head, Drama
Department, University of Saskatchewan, 118 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK,
Canada, S7N 5E2.  Telephone: (306) 966-5184; fax: (306) 966-8193.