Theatre Studies opening at McGill University

[Erin Hurley, Prof.]

Restoration and 18th-century Theatre Studies opening at McGill University

 

The Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on August 1, 2006, in the area of Drama and Theatre, with a specialization in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Theatre Studies and with a strong, demonstrable interest in Shakespeare (or a specialization in Shakespearean Theatre Studies with a strong, demonstrable interest in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama). Ph.D. is required. Some teaching experience and a knowledge of French are assets. Evidence of scholarly promise is a major consideration. The teaching load is 12 credits per academic year. Candidates will teach in and contribute to the development of  the Department's undergraduate option in Drama and Theatre; and they will also have the opportunity to participate in the development of research and graduate teaching focusing on Shakespeare and Eighteenth-Century Theatre studies, an area fostered particularly by McGill's Burney Centre and the McGill Shakespeare and Performance Research Team. Information about the Department's programs and courses may be found on our website: http://www.arts.mcgill.ca/programs/english/english.html. Complete applications should include a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a brief writing sample. Applications arriving by March 15th will be given priority consideration. Applicants who wish to receive an acknowledgement should include a stamped, self-addressed postcard. In accordance with Canadian and Quebec Immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed first to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Please address applications to: Professor Paul Yachnin, Chair, Department of English, McGill University, 853 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2T6.