Theatre Studies Job at UBC

[Jerry Wasserman]

*Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies*
*University** of **British Columbia*

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing at the University 
of British Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track appointment 
as *Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies effective **01 July 2007**.  
*. The department seeks a scholar who can contribute broadly to the 
undergraduate and graduate programs in Theatre Studies. Additional 
expertise in Asian Theatre will be considered an asset. Applicants must 
have a PhD in Theatre, Drama, Performance Studies or a cognate 
discipline, publications, conference presentations, strong evidence of 
an active program of scholarly research, and some experience teaching in 
a university setting.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach introductory and 
senior undergraduate courses in theatre history and theory, to teach 
graduate courses in his or her specialization, to supervise M.A. and 
Ph.D. theses, and to contribute to the development of new curriculum. 
Professorial-stream faculty at UBC are expected to maintain a high level 
of scholarly activity and publication, and to provide administrative 
services to the Department and the University.

The Department of Theatre, Film and Creative Writing at UBC is unique in 
Canada, with 24 full-time faculty and numerous part-time faculty and 
guest artists. Each of the Programs has a national and international 
reputation for excellence, strong undergraduate and graduate degrees, 
and is a significant centre for creation and production.  Opportunities 
for multi-disciplinary collaboration are abundant, both within the 
Department and with scholars and artists across the campus.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is 
committed to employment equity.  We encourage all qualified candidates 
to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given 
priority.  The position is subject to budgetary approval and salary will 
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applications should 
include a C.V., a published example of their work, and letters of 
reference from three referees (under separate cover).  Application 
materials should be received no later than 15 January 2007 and should be 
addressed to:

Chair, Search Committee for Theatre Studies
Department of Theatre, Film, and Creative Writing
University of British Columbia
6354 Crescent Road
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z2. 

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