[Candrama] CLTA position in Theatre & Performance @ UTSC

[Barry Freeman]

*Theatre & Performance:*
*Contractually-Limited Term Appointment*
*University of Toronto Scarborough*

*The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto
Scarborough (UTSC) *invites applications for a Contractually-Limited Term
Appointment (CLTA) in the area of Theatre and Performance. The appointment
will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, for a three-year term beginning
July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023. An additional one-year renewal may
be possible.

Applicants must have an MFA or Ph.D in the area of Theatre, Drama or
Performance Studies or a closely related discipline at the time of
appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of
excellence in research or professional creative practice, in addition to
teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the Theatre
& Performance program and to direct student productions annually and must
have experience directing text-based, devised, or community-engaged
theatre. In addition, the successful candidate must have expertise in
theatre history, dramatic literature, intercultural and global theatre,
Canadian theatre, Applied Theatre, or acting. Candidates must also
demonstrate an aptitude for working within our interdisciplinary arts
department where horizontal connections among faculty of different fields
are encouraged: see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/acm-research-themes.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake research and/or
creative professional activity at the highest international level and to
establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded program of
research or practice-based work. Candidates must provide evidence of
excellence in research or professional creative practice as demonstrated by
a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or
forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the
submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences,
awards and accolades, or other forms of peer recognition for creative work,
international recognition through critical reception and arts grant
support. Evidence of excellence must also be provided via strong
endorsements from referees of high standing.

Candidates must also demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in
teaching. Evidence of excellence in teaching must be provided through
teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier including positive student
evaluations, a teaching statement, sample course syllabi, and documentation
indicating innovation in any other teaching related activities, such as
leading workshops or seminars. The successful candidate will teach and
supervise students at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate
will participate in curriculum development and
departmental and university committee work in order to contribute to
program and departmental initiatives. Experience in these areas is most
welcome. Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to
equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and
collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the
application materials.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research,
teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world. The
appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a
research-intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a
multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The Department of Arts,
Culture and Media at UTSC is a unique multi-disciplinary research and
teaching environment, with programs in Art History and Visual Culture; Arts
Management; Curatorial Studies; Journalism (Joint Program); Media,
Journalism and Digital Cultures; New Media Studies (Joint Program); Music
and Culture; Studio Art; and Theatre and Performance: see
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/. The successful candidate will be expected
to maintain a strong program of research and to articulate and implement a
vision for developing new research initiatives and relationships within
this diverse context.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link
below. Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a complete and current
curriculum vita, 3) a research statement outlining current and future
research interests, 4) image or video documentation of recent work 5) a
teaching dossier including documentation of excellence in teaching as
described above. For images and/or videos that are beyond the size limit of
the application system (8.3 MB per attachment), please send a request for a
separate upload link to TapsCLTA at utsc.utoronto.ca. All other application
materials must be submitted through the online application system.

We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and
service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore also
asked to submit a 1-2 page statement of contributions to equity and
diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): research
or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the
development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from
underrepresented groups. For more context about the University of Toronto’s
commitment to diversity, see
http://www.president.utoronto.ca/presidents-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusion.
Note as well the Department of Arts, Culture & Media’s own Equity and
Diversity in the Arts Initiative:
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/equity-and-diversity-arts.

Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent
directly by the referee via email (on letterhead and signed) to
TapsCLTA at utsc.utoronto.ca by the closing date. If you have questions about
this position, please email TapsCLTA at utsc.utoronto.ca.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Please
combine your attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word
format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact
TapsCLTA at utsc.utoronto.ca. All applications must be submitted online.

*All application materials, including reference letters, must be received
by January 23, 2020.*

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its
community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America,
persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to
the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief
Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly
related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees
or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional
planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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

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*Dr. Barry Freeman*

*Chair, Department of Arts, Culture & Media*

*Associate Professor, Theatre & Performance Studies*

University of Toronto Scarborough
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