UVic Job Posting

[Allana Lindgren]

Theatre Department, University of Victoria
Senior Instructor in Performance

The Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Theatre Generalist in Performance, to be offered at the rank of Senior Instructor.  The appointment will be effective July 1st 2010.
Candidates will be able to offer courses in acting, voice and/or directing at first and second year levels; and, in addition, possess the necessary expertise to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in acting, if required.  There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to direct in the Theatre Department’s mainstage season.  A graduate degree in theatre, a diploma from an internationally-recognised theatre training institution, and/or professional equivalency are required.  Teaching experience at the post-secondary level is highly desirable.

Located within the magnificently-equipped Faculty of Fine Arts – consisting of departments of History in Art, Music, Visual Arts and Writing – the Department of Theatre offers undergraduate students either an Honours Program in Theatre History or a Theatre Major Program with specialist or generalist options.  The specialist options are: acting, applied theatre, design, directing, production and management, theatre history and theatre/writing.  MFA programs are also offered in design, directing and production; and, MA and PhD programs are offered in applied theatre and theatre history.  The purpose-built Phoenix Theatre is one of the finest teaching and performance facilities in the country, featuring three state-of-the-art theatres, studios, classrooms and workshops, and is staffed by an outstanding team of dedicated and distinguished professors and production personnel.

Applications, including a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three referees, should be submitted by January 15th, 2010 to:

Dr Warwick Dobson, Chair, 
Theatre Department, 
University of Victoria, 
PO Box 1700 STN CSC, 
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2
 
Telephone: 250 721 7997
E-mail: theatre at uvic.ca
Web: http://finearts.uvic.ca/theatre

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

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Dr. Allana C. Lindgren
Assistant Professor
Department of Theatre
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700, STN CSC
Victoria, British Columbia
CANADA   V8W 2Y2
Phone: (250)721-8005
Email: aclind at uvic.ca
Web: www.phoenixtheatres.ca