Assist. Professor in Canadian Theatre Studies

[Piet Defraeye]

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Assistant Professor, Canadian Theatre StudiesUniversity of Alberta -
Faculty of Arts - Department of Drama Competition No.  -    *A110128363*
Closing Date  -    *Feb 29, 2016*

Applicants are invited for a full­time tenure track appointment at the
Assistant Professor rank in *Canadian Theatre Studies* with an emphasis on
the study of contemporary practices (Canadian plays and production, Theatre
History and Criticism, Indigenous Theatre are among the many possible
primary interests). We appreciate secondary expertise in Performance
Studies (such as New Dramaturgies, Ecology and Performance, Diasporic
Theatre, etc.). The appointment is effective July 1, 2016.

The position will engage primarily with the Department’s BA, BA Honours,
MA, MFA, and PhD programs. The successful applicant will teach and
supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including
Honours Essays, MA, and PhD theses. As part of teaching responsibilities,
there will be opportunities for studio­based courses. While the emphasis is
on critical research and publication, creative activity of quality will
also be recognized. Members of faculty are also required to assume
appropriate administrative and leadership responsibilities. Excellent
funding opportunities are available for
investigation/experimentation/research in the successful candidate’s areas
of expertise. Faculty may also participate in interdisciplinary research
activities.

The successful candidate will have:

A PhD degree in theatre/performance studies
University ­level teaching experience
A record of publication
Evidence of a coherent program of research, with a strong critical basis
An understanding of the interaction of theory and performance and capacity
to engage students and faculty in a dynamic exchange between theatrical
research and practice. We are particularly interested in applicants with a
strong critical research profile and a collaborative performance practice;
please address this expectation explicitly in your cover letter and
teaching dossier

The Department of Drama offers programs leading to BA and BA Honours, which
emphasize a liberal arts education through the interplay of theatre
practice and critical theory. We also offer conservatory programs leading
to BFA degrees in Acting, Design, and Technical Theatre and MFA degrees in
Directing, Design, Theatre Practice, and Theatre Voice Pedagogy. The MA
program (Thesis and Course­Based) focuses on critical theory, performance
studies, and dramaturgy; the PhD in Performance Studies is now in its
fourth year, and has a multi­disciplinary disposition. Graduates from all
programs have identifiable records of achievement on a national and
international scale. There will be opportunities for interaction with all
areas of the Department, including guest artists and scholars.

The Fine Arts Building, with four performance spaces for Drama, was
designed specifically for the teaching of theatre arts, music and visual
arts. The adjacent Timms Centre for the Arts is a separate and highly
acclaimed theatre complex, which opened in March 1995. The university
library has the second largest collection in Canada, with strong
collections in Canadian Theatre, and Quebec theatre in translation.
Periodical holdings and databases on comparative theatre are among the most
complete in the country. Further, the city of Edmonton is well known for
its collegial and thriving theatre community. See:
https://uofa.ualberta.ca/drama

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications in
accordance with the Faculty
Agreement:
http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/en/MyEmployment/~/media/hrs/MyEmployment/Agreements/Academic/Faculty.pdf

Apply online by submitting:

a cover letter (include the names of three referees)
a curriculum vitae
a teaching dossier, if available: please attach under the “Statement of
Teaching/Research Interests” option
a writing sample to a maximum of 20 pages: please attach under the “List of
Publications” option
applicants are further expected to contact their referees and arrange to
have them send their letters of reference to the attention of the Acting
Chair, Professor Elizabeth Moulton; these letters should be submitted via
e­mail to the Executive Assistant, Twilla MacLeod at
tjmacleo at ualberta.ca Please
enter “CST” in the subject line.

In order to comply with Federal laws, the University is required to gather
statistical information on how many applicants for each job vacancy are
Canadian citizens/permanent residents of Canada. When submitting your
application, please indicate in your cover letter or resume your status by
answering the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent
resident of Canada? Applications without this information will be deemed
incomplete. Please note that if you
are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada, you are not
required to indicate your citizenship.

If you need to send further materials via post, they will be accepted if
postmarked by the deadline. For further information concerning the position
or the Department, please contact the Acting Chair, Professor, Elizabeth
Moulton: emoulton at ualberta.ca

Department of Drama 3­146 Fine Arts Building University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta

T6G 2C9

Apply Online

http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A110128363/Apply/

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing
date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to
the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

-- 
*Je suis Charlie.*

Dr. Piet Defraeye

Professor - Associate Chair (Grad. Studies)
Dept. of Drama
FAB 3-146
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2C9 - Canada

ph: 780-492.1097
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