Tenure-track position - Aboriginal Theatre Program - University of Saskatchewan

[Day, Moira]

College of Arts & Science
http://artsandscience.usask.ca/college/employment/
http://www.usask.ca/drama/<http://www.usask.ca/philosophy/>
   Department of Drama

Position for Coordinator of wîcêhtowin - Aboriginal Theatre Program

The Department of Drama in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2015.

The successful candidate will serve as Coordinator of our new two-year Certificate program in Aboriginal Theatre, to be launched in September, 2015.  The Coordinator will need extensive teaching and theatrical experience, especially in embedding Aboriginal performance and story-telling methodologies into university curricula.  Administrative experience will be essential, including successful establishment of Aboriginal theatrical initiatives, knowledge of funding agencies and opportunities, and a record of liaison roles with First Nations communities.  In addition, the successful candidate will share fully in all aspects of the life and work of the Department.  The candidate should be well-versed in standard approaches to actor training (e.g. Stanislavski, Chekhov, Meisner, Viewpoints).  Experience in directing would be an asset.

The Department of Drama is a dynamic department that offers well-established B.A. and B.F.A. programs. The oldest Drama Department in the British Commonwealth, it has an outstanding track record for community engagement, experiential learning, and a longstanding commitment to producing excellent graduates dedicated to celebrating, building and transforming the theatre community.   wîcêhtowin - Aboriginal Theatre Program is an innovative new certificate program designed to strengthen the department's interdisciplinary connections with other university units engaged in Indigenous educational, cultural and artistic outreach; enhance its already-strong community and professional partnerships; and enrich department programming on all levels.

Salary Bands (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016):
Assistant Professor          $90,796 (floor) to $109,108 (CDI ceiling)

Benefits:
This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, housing assistance, moving expenses, death benefit, recreation facilities, professional expenses, sabbatical travel expenses, dental plan, tuition waiver, extended health and vision care plan, research grant in lieu of salary, scholarship fund, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program.

Candidates must have a completed M.F.A.  Application packages should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy), graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference. These should be addressed to Prof. Doug Thorpe, Acting Head, Department of Drama, and sent as digital pdf files to Kathy Swann at kathy.swann at usask.ca<mailto:corinne.steininger at usask.ca>. The reference letters must be received directly from the references or a third party application service, and not via the candidate.

The deadline for receipt of application materials is March 31, 2015.

For more information, email Doug Thorpe at doug.thorpe at usask.ca<mailto:doug.thorpe at usask.ca>

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
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