2006-07 sessional positions at Queen's

[Craig Walker]

The Department of Drama at Queen's University requests applications 
from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching one or more 
of the following courses in the 2006-07 academic session.

DRAM 216 (0.5 course load): Fall Term: Musical Theatre, An 
examination of the major trends in musical theatre production and 
theory since the 19th century, exploring the work of important 
composers and lyricists and the structure of musical theatre works, 
Enrolment @ 45 at second year level and up

DRAM237 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Elementary Acting 
1(The Actor's Instrument) Fundamental skills and techniques of 
acting, Enrolment @24, acting lab course at second year level, 
introductory skills

DRAM238 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Elementary Acting 2 
(Theories and Styles), A practical introduction to acting styles, 
Enrolment @24, acting lab course at second year level, introductory 
skill level

DRAM239 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Special Topics in 
Performance 1, A practical introduction to special performance areas 
such as stage combat or collective creation, topics will vary, 
Enrolment @24, acting lab course at second year level, introductory skills

DRAM241 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Design and Theatre, 
An examination of design elements in theatrical production, exploring 
the work of design practitioners and theorists and studying the 
design process, Enrolment @24, lecture/practical at the second year level

DRAM305 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Canadian Theatre and 
Drama, A lecture/seminar on theatre in Canada from its earliest 
stages to now, Enrolment @30, introduction to the area at a third year level

DRAM306 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Canadian Drama, A 
lecture/seminar on theatre in Canada, concentrating on works from the 1960s.

DRAM311 (0.5 course load): Fall Term: Introduction to Theatre for 
Young People: The history and theory of theatre conceived for 
audiences of young people, Enrolment @ 40, lecture course at the 
third year level

DRAM314 (0.5 course load): Winter Term: Young Peoples' Theatre 
Practicum: The development and performance of theatre conceived for 
audiences of young people, Enrolment at 24, lab at the third year level

DRAM323 (0.5 course load): Winter Term: Practical Concerns in 
Directing, A lecture/demonstration course focusing on the director's 
pre-production work and rehearsal strategies, Enrolment @30, 
introduction to the area at a third year level

DRAM339 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Special Topics in 
Performance 2, An advanced exploration of selected performance 
techniques and approaches, topics will vary, Enrolment @24, lab 
course at third year level

DRAM401 (0.5 course load): Fall or Winter Term: Theories of Theatre 
II, Seminar in 20th century theories of drama and performance, 
including various school and modes of thought, Enrolment @20, senior students

DRAM422 (0.5 course load): Fall Term or Winter Term: Directing 
Practicum 1, Students' directing of short scenes will be the basis of 
practical exploration of directorial methods, Enrolment @16, senior students

DRAM423 (0.5 course load): Winter Term: Directing Practicum 2, 
Advanced practical lab in directing techniques concentrating on 
longer scenes, Enrolment @16, senior students

DRAM431 (0.5 course load): Fall Term or Winter Term: Advanced Acting, 
Performance 1, Advanced acting work in lab course focusing on 
Shakespeare, Enrolment @18, senior students

DRAM439 (0.5 course load): Fall Term: Special Topics in Performance, 
Advanced acting work in lab course focusing on Shakespeare, Enrolment 
@18, senior students

For more details, including previous course outlines, see course 
information at: 
<http://www.queensu.ca/drama/2005-6crs.htm>http://www.queensu.ca/drama/2005-6crs.htm 


All the above courses will be taught on campus. Fall term begins 
September 1, 2006 and ends December 31, 2006; Winter term begins on 
January 1, 2007 and concludes on April 30, 2007; Fall/Winter Session 
classes begin September 1, 2006 and end April 30, 2007.

Successful candidates will typically have a graduate degree or 
advanced standing in the profession. They will have expertise in the 
field or fields relevant to the course, appropriate teaching 
experience, and strong teaching skills.

A candidate appointed to teach a load of 1.5 courses or less may be 
eligible for appointment to a Sessional Adjunct position, as defined 
by the Collective Agreement for Sessional Adjuncts. A candidate 
appointed to teach a load of 2.0 courses or more may be considered 
for appointment to a Term Adjunct position as defined by the 
Collective Agreement for Faculty, Librarians and Archivists between 
QUFA and Queen's University. Details of the relevant agreements can 
be found at www.queensu.ca/qufa. A suitably qualified candidate who 
is a graduate student at Queen's during the period of their 
employment as an instructor is eligible for appointment as a Teaching Fellow.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians 
and permanent residents will be given priority. The University 
invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is 
committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and 
welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal 
people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual 
orientation or gender identity.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, 
a statement of teaching experience, the names and contact details of 
two referees, and any relevant other materials the candidate wishes 
to submit for consideration. Applications can be submitted to Prof. 
Tim Fort at the address below, or by e-mail to Lee Atkinson 
<mailto:atkinsnl at post.queensu.ca>lee.atkinson at queensu.ca. 
Applications should arrive by April 7, 2006.


Craig Walker
Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Drama
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
K7L 3N6

613-533-6000 ext 75292
FAX: 613-533-6268

www.queensu.ca/drama

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