Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theatre

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Simon Fraser University – The School for the Contemporary Arts at  
Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure track  
position in theatre at the Assistant Professor level, beginning  
September 1, 2007.  An MFA or equivalent is required, along with  
experience as a teacher of theatre at the university level.  The  
successful applicant will have a strong record as a theatre director,  
particularly of contemporary and experimental work.  Artistic work  
should clearly reflect contemporary issues in art and performance.  A  
background of interdisciplinary art production would be advantageous.

The BFA in Theatre (Performance) is a studio-based program that  
includes acting, movement, voice, speech, directing, clown and mask,  
and playmaking.  The successful applicant will direct theatre  
productions and share teaching responsibilities for the BFA,  
including directing, acting at fundamental or advanced levels,  
playmaking, dramatic literature and theatre history.

The School for the Contemporary Arts is an interdisciplinary fine and  
performing arts program which includes disciplinary training in: Art  
and Culture Studies, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.   
The School offers a BFA in Theatre (Performance or Production/ 
Design), an Extended Minor in Theatre, and an Interdisciplinary MFA  
program.  Faculty at the School are required to maintain a  
professional art practice or scholarly activity.  Advising, committee  
responsibilities, and supervision of graduate students are expected.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 3, 2006.  The availability of this  
position is subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates  
are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent  
residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is  
committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all  
qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal  
people and persons with disabilities. Under the authority of the  
University Act personal information that is required by the  
University for academic appointment competitions will be collected.  
For further details see:
http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html

Send letter of application, C.V., and the names, addresses and  
telephone numbers of three referees to:  Professor Owen Underhill,  
Director, School for the Contemporary Arts, Simon Fraser University,  
8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6.  Fax: 604-291-5907.
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