[Candrama] JOB: Associate Professor, Acting, Ryerson University
Natalie Alvarez
natalie.alvarez at ryerson.ca
Sun Feb 9 13:25:13 EST 2020
Associate Professor, Performance - Acting FCAD, School of Performance
*The Opportunity*
The School of Performance <https://www.ryerson.ca/performance/> in the Faculty
of Communication and Design (FCAD) <https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/> at Ryerson
University <http://www.ryerson.ca> invites applications for a full-time,
position at the rank of Associate Professor in the Acting Program,
effective July 1, 2020, subject to final budgetary approval.
Located in the heart of Canada’s artistic and entertainment capital, the
School of Performance is recognized as a leading university-based
conservatory for the training of actors, dancers and production
professionals. Over 400 full-time students are served by 9 full-time and
approximately 55 part-time faculty, and 8 support staff.
The School offers a BFA in each of three disciplines: Acting, Dance and
Production / Design. An MFA in Dramatic Writing will commence September
2021. We aim to provide the highest standard of arts education for
exceptionally talented performers and practitioners who will go on to
become world class artists, leaders and global citizens. We aim to raise
the standard of professional practice in theatrical disciplines, pursuing
excellence in performance to provoke curiosity and risk-taking in a
changing political and social world.
The BFA Acting at Ryerson offers rigorous conservatory training in theatre,
film and television, and includes both classical and contemporary
approaches for a solid grounding in all areas of performance. The BFA Dance
at Ryerson is a one-of-a-kind, conservatory style environment offering
rigorous daily professional training in four core dance disciplines
(ballet, modern, contemporary and jazz) alongside direct collaboration with
visiting guest artists and major arts organizations. The BFA Production at
Ryerson offers training in a wide range of concentrations in theatre
technology, craft and design that is supported by a large number of
productions each year as well as industry opportunities in the upper years.
All training supports our mandate to ensure that graduates are highly
skilled, uniquely versatile, entrepreneurial and articulate artists who can
actively contribute to the art form. The School’s programmes focus on
creative exploration and experiential learning to foster artists who are
defining the future course of the arts and culture industry.
This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty
Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca).
The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/collective-agreement/>
and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here
<https://www.ryerson.ca/hr/employee-resources/rfa/full-time-LTF/benefits/>.
*Responsibilities*
The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching,
research/creative activity and service duties, maintaining an inclusive,
equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. The
successful candidate will teach courses in the fundamentals of training an
actor for stage and / or screen, will have experience in one or more
recognized methods of training and it is desirable that they will direct in
the School’s season of plays once settled in the role. They will provide
academic leadership for the School’s acting program and will promote and
enhance the conservatory-style pedagogy currently practised within the
School. The position will require membership in the Yeates School of
Graduate Studies and may include graduate teaching as well as supervision.
It is expected that they will continue to participate in professional
performing arts activities within the area of expertise and will contribute
to the School through service and committee work.
*Qualifications *
The School is seeking an experienced theatre professional and educator who
possesses a vision of excellence in artistic training, and has an ability
to work collaboratively across programs in acting, dance and production.
The successful candidate must hold a relevant terminal degree (MFA or PhD
in acting or directing).In addition, the successful candidate must present
evidence of:
- substantial professional experience in acting, directing or
performance creation;
- excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level and in teaching in
a conservatory learning environment along with knowledge of curriculum
design;
- creative practice, scholarly research or equivalent;
- ability to foster sustainable practices that encourage a healthy
workplace; a passion for student well-being in a performing arts education;
- experienced leadership to direct the Acting Program i
- a strong commitment to student success and academic excellence;
- a commitment to the incubation of new and innovative works;
- an ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues, as well
as with designers and production staff to achieve a common goal;
- excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills;
- a commitment to upholding Ryerson’s values of Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion as it pertains to teaching, research, service and creative
activities including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and
inclusive for a diverse student population; and
- an ability to contribute to the life of the School, Faculty and the
University through collegial service.
Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience in
acting or directing and who demonstrate the potential for industry
recognition.
*Equity at Ryerson*
At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path
to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to
this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as
fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan
<https://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/provost/PDFs/RU_Academic%20Plan_2014_ExecutiveSummary.pdf>
outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.
Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to
upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us
to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to
correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we
encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically
disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit
peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons
with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
*How to Apply*
Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment
Portal <https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/> (click on “Start Application
Process” to begin) by 4 March 2020. The application must contain the
following:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a letter of application that outlines the candidate’s areas of
specialization, professional practice, teaching and leadership experience,
- a brief statement of teaching philosophy including teaching
evaluations; and
- the names and contact information for three references.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority. *Candidates
must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent
resident or citizen of Canada. *
Any confidential inquiries can be directed to the Department Hiring
Committee (DHC) Chair, Natalie Alvarez at natalie.alvarez at ryerson.ca.
Ryerson is committed to accessibility
<https://www.ryerson.ca/accessibility/> for persons with disabilities. For
any confidential accommodation needs in order to participate in the
recruitment and selection process and/or inquiries regarding accessing the
Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Sumentha D’Souza at
sumentha at ryerson.ca
Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city
in Canada, Ryerson University <http://www.ryerson.ca>, is on the territory
of the *Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples* and is known
for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and
practical learning. Our undergraduate
<https://www.ryerson.ca/programs/undergraduate/> and graduate
<https://www.ryerson.ca/graduate/programs/> programs are distinguished by a
professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in
teaching, scholarly research and creative activities. Ryerson is known for
its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city
builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and
expansion of its campus.
Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected
as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top
Employer. To learn more about our work environment, please visit us on
Twitter: @RyersonU
<https://twitter.com/RyersonU?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor>,
@RyersonHR <https://twitter.com/ryersonhr?lang=en> and @RyersonECI
<https://twitter.com/ryersoneci?lang=en> and our LinkedIn company page
<https://ca.linkedin.com/school/ryerson-university/>. We invite you to explore
employment at Ryerson
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<https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/>
Natalie Alvarez, PhD (she/her)
Professor, Theatre and Performance Studies
School of Performance
Affiliate Faculty, Communication and Culture
Ryerson University
416-979-5000 ext. 543587
AOB 921-52
<https://www.ryerson.ca/fcad/>
Visit the Performance Website <https://ryersonperformance.ca/>
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