Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Theatre - Trinity Western University

Thu Feb 7 16:17:18 EST 2013

I do not see how an institution that insists its staff be Christian is
enhancing diversity. Institutions that are open to all identary categories,
including Christian, are much more likely to favor diversity, particularly
when they find such considerations irrelevant and offensive  I nevertheless
acknowledge that all our institutions are still discouragingly monolithic in
their cultural/religious fabric

Louise Forsyth

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Yes, I thought you meant TWU was not open to diversity, which they're
evidently not. Theirs is an exclusionary attitude -- very problematic in our
so-called mosaic.
Aida

-- 
Aida Jordão
PhD Candidate, The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies 
University of Toronto

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Tibor Egervari [tiboregervari at SYMPATICO.CA]
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Hello 

I  am sorry if I didn't  express myself clearly. I do think that the rule of
diversity applies to institutions too. Therefore, notwithstanding my
personal beliefs, I am of the opinion that Trinity Western University is a
legitimate addition to the Canadian mosaic.

Tibor

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Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 18:51:05 +0000
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Subject: Re: Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Theatre - Trinity Western
University
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Hello

Certainly not new or unique. Although not theatre specifically, a local,
private university in Moncton (Crandall, formerly Atlantic Baptist
University) has stirred a controversy over their explicit policy of not
hiring anyone in any capacity (faculty, admin or staff) who has sexual
relations outside of a male/female marriage. This is based on their
understanding of Christian beliefs. The controversy has arisen over their
acceptance of public subsidies, although they have recently announced they
will not be asking for further subsidy from the municipality
. The province
is another matter

Glen

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Hi Aida et al 

The issue you raise is complex, but it's not new.  There are a few private
Canadian institutions that have the right under the law to discriminate on
the basis of religious affiliation, of which TWU is one. The practice is
much more widely accepted in the U.S., where there are hundreds of such
institutions.  The CAUT has been conducting investigations of some of those
Canadian schools, although not on the basis of a complaint filed by any
faculty member of the schools in question. Here's a report on one such
investigation: 

 <http://www.caut.ca/pages.asp?page=978&lang=1>
http://www.caut.ca/pages.asp?page=978&lang=1 

This issue has implications for much larger questions, about whether we are
able to tolerate religious voices in a democracy. See for example the
Bouchard Taylor Commission. Does our national vision of multicultural
diversity include religion? What if that religion itself excludes others?
These are complex ethical issues, as Tibor's note suggests. I, for one,
think that the insistence on rational discourse alone in higher education is
itself an exclusionary tactic that privileges certain voices and interests.
Performance studies has an important contribution to make to the discussion,
so I think it's a good topic for all of us. 

Regards, 

Simon 

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Simon W. du Toit
B.Ed., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Undergraduate Chair, Communication, Media, and Film
Sessional Instructor, School of Dramatic Art
Room 4113, Lambton Tower; (519) 253-3000 x2847
University of Windsor 

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Date:        2013-02-07 10:38 AM 
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Hi Peter et al,
Doesn't this advertisement for "a committed Christian" discriminate on the
basis of religion? And what is "ethical theatre training"?
Aida 

-- 
Aida Jordão
PhD Candidate, The Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies 
University of Toronto

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Peter Kuling [kuling at GMAIL.COM]
Sent: February 6, 2013 1:41 PM
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Subject: Full-Time Tenure Track Position in Theatre - Trinity Western
University

The School of the Arts, Media and Culture at Trinity Western University
seeks a creative mentor for a tenure track position at the Assistant
Professor level in the Theatre Department. 

This small and dynamic department, in which faculty responsibilities are
shared and negotiated, offers a BA in Theatre and a BFA in Acting. The
successful candidate will be an accomplished generalist whose broad
knowledge of theatre includes experience in everything from design to
performance. S/he will be required to oversee all production activities,
including supervising production staff and managing budgets, as well as
direct one production each year. Strong evidence of teaching effectiveness
in several areas  which could include acting, directing, voice, movement,
and/or technical theatre  is required. The successful candidate will hold
an MFA or PhD in theatre and be a committed Christian with a vision for
challenging and ethical theatre training. 

Interested candidates are requested to complete the on-line application at
<http://www.twu.ca/divisions/hr/join/faculty-positions.html.>
http://www.twu.ca/divisions/hr/join/faculty-positions.html. Additionally,
please forward to Judy Bartram, Executive Assistant to the Office of the
Provost, Academics ( <mailto:judy.bartram at twu.ca)> judy.bartram at twu.ca)
documentation outlining interests, experience, and major contributions to
teaching, research and practice as well as verification of doctoral (or
terminal) degree.  Applications will be accepted until March 6, 2013 or
until a suitable candidate is found, subject to budget approval.  Any
enquiries regarding this position may also be sent to
<mailto:judy.bartram at twu.ca> judy.bartram at twu.ca. 

Trinity Western University is a liberal arts university and seeks candidates
who are committed to and support its evangelical Christian basis, mission
and orientation. More information about Trinity Westerns School of the
Arts, Media + Culture and its programs can be found
<http://www.twu.ca/academics/samc/> here. In accordance with Canadian
immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed in the first
instance to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. 

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