[Candrama] CLTA position in Theatre & Performance @ UTSC

[Barry Freeman]

*REMINDER: *Deadline for applications to this CLTA position at UTSC is *23
January 2020. *Best, Barry.

*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.
>
> *--*
>
> *Dr. Barry Freeman*
>
> *Chair, Department of Arts, Culture & Media*
>
> *Associate Professor, Theatre & Performance Studies*
>
> University of Toronto Scarborough
>
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