Tenure Track Position in Costume Design

[Kathryn Brennan]

Faculty of Arts & Social Science
Tenure-Track Position in Dramatic Art

 The University of Windsor's School of Dramatic Art seeks applications for
a tenure-track position in Costume Design at the rank of Assistant
Professor commencing July 1, 2007. This position is subject to final
budgetary approval.

The  School  of  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, as well as
in  education.  Currently  Dramatic  Art  offers honours degree programs in
Acting,  Drama  in  Education  and  Community, and Dramatic Art, 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 web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/drama.

The  School  of Dramatic Art operates in a state-of-the-art facility, which
opened  in  July  2003  and  contains  spacious  studios for Acting, Voice,
Movement,  and Drama in Education and Community, and a flexible-seat Studio
Theatre.  All  studios  are equipped for video-conferencing, sound and have
computer  connections  for  presentation  delivery. University Players, the
acting company of the School of Dramatic Art, also operates a 322 seat main
stage in Essex Hall.

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.

Responsibilities  will  include  the teaching of courses in costume design,
and  areas related to individual expertise, as well as program development.
The   successful   candidate  will  design  costumes  and  accessories  for
main-stage productions, and/or supervise senior student design projects for
the  main-stage.  The  ability to render traditional costume plates, plus a
thorough knowledge of fabric manipulation, millinery, apparel, and hair and
make-up  design  are  required.  A  working  knowledge  of a computer-aided
costume program is necessary. Budget and management skills are essential.

The  candidate  must  have  at  least  an  MFA in Costume Design by date of
appointment   and   teaching   experience   at  the  post-secondary  level.
Professional  experience  is  also  desired. Please do not send a portfolio
with the initial application. Should an applicant be short-listed, examples
of  the  design  process  including,  but  not  limited to, renderings with
swatches, costume plots and production photos, will be required.

Applications will include:
      a    letter    of    application,    including    a    statement   of
      citizenship/immigration status;
      a current curriculum vitae;
      statements of teaching and creative activity interests;
      a  teaching  dossier or evidence of teaching effectiveness that might
      include sample course outlines or teaching evaluations;
      a statement of teaching philosophy and creative activity interests;
      samples of scholarly work;
      graduate transcripts, if a recent PhD; and
      three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees.

To  ensure  full  consideration, complete applications must be submitted by
January 2, 2007 to:

           Prof. Lionel Walsh, Director, School of Dramatic Art
                University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
       Phone: (519) 253-3000, Ext. 2805, Fax: (519) 971-3629 Email:
                            walsha at uwindsor.ca

Applications  may  still  be  received  after the deadline date. If you are
unable  to  submit the application by the deadline date, you should contact
and  alert  the Director that you intend to submit an application after the
deadline  date.  If  you  are  viewing the advertisement after the deadline
date,  you should contact the Director to find out the status of the search
and discuss the possibility of submitting an application. The acceptance of
a late submission is at the discretion of the appointments committee.

The  University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies,
practices,  and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and
work   environments;   and   ensures  that  applications  from  members  of
traditionally  marginalized  groups  are  seriously  considered  under  its
employment  equity  policy.  Those  who  would  contribute  to  the further
diversification  of  our  faculty  and its scholarship include, but are not
limited  to,  women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members
of   visible  minorities,  and  members  of  sexual  minority  groups.  The
University  of  Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and
to  self-identify  as  a  member  of  one  of  these  groups. International
candidates  are  encouraged  to  apply;  however  Canadians  and  permanent
residents will be given priority.

To  ensure  that you are considered within the priorities of the Employment
Equity Program, you may self-identify in your letter of application or in a
separate letter to the Presidential Commission on Employment Equity, Office
of  Faculty  Recruitment  and  Retention  (OFRR),  325 Chrysler Hall Tower,
University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.

The  University of Windsor, one of Ontario’s leading academic institutions,
provides  a  learning-centred 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/.  For more information
on  living  and  working  at the University of Windsor, visit the Office of
Faculty  Recruitment  Web site at http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions/,
e-mail  recruit at uwindsor.ca,  or  contact  Dr.  Janice  Drakich,  Director,
Faculty  Recruitment  at  (877) 665-6608 toll free within North America, or
call collect outside of North America at (519) 561-1432.
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