Professor of Practice: NYC Tepper Program, Drama Department

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Job # 075783 Job Title Professor of Practice: NYC Tepper Program, Drama Department Location New York City Pay Range Commensurate w/ Experience FLSA Status Exempt Hours
As determined by the Department Chair. Job Type Full-time Rank Professor of Practice Campus New York, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
The Syracuse University Department of Drama seeks to hire a Professor of Practice to serve as the Director of its Tepper Semester Program in New York City. The Director will be charged with working in close partnership with the Department Chair, the on-campus department faculty, and the Tepper Semester Academic Operations Manager to reimagine and expand upon existing programming in ways that meet the needs of an ever-changing profession and that prepare a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles. The department seeks candidates whose personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity contribute to the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth. Further, successful candidates will enhance the Program’s capacity both to honor and to cultivate the contributions of those communities that have historically been under-represented or underserved in theater training and/or the theatrical profession. The Tepper Semester is a unique program that offers undergraduate students in advanced levels of acting, directing, musical theater, playwriting, casting, design, and stage management the opportunity to immerse themselves in a rigorous artistic training program in the culturally rich setting of New York City. The program welcomes qualified students from other schools, colleges, and universities in addition to students from Syracuse University. The Director will be responsible for the academic leadership and vision of the Program, including: curriculum development and course scheduling; development and review of academic programs; recruitment of new faculty, staff and students; faculty development and mentoring as well as annual performance reviews of faculty and staff; and effective communication with both internal and external constituencies. The Director will also teach two courses per year as assigned by the Chair, and based upon expertise. The structure of the Program and the seasonal cycle of the Director’s workload can accommodate ongoing professional work. Initial appointment is for three years. This is a renewable 9-month non-tenure-track appointment, beginning in August of 2021. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree plus additional preparation – as demonstrated by either significant current professional experience and/or relevant advanced degree – required.

• Ability to leverage and expand upon a strong network of existing professional relationships for the benefit of students’ professional preparation is required.
• Demonstrated personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity that will contribute to the advancement of equity, aesthetic diversity, and cultural wealth are required.

• Ability to enhance the department’s capacity both to honor and to cultivate the contributions of those communities that have historically been under-represented or underserved in performance training and/or the performing arts is required.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in a pre-professional, professional, or university environment is required. Job Specific Qualifications
• Commitment to collaborating with the Department Chair, the on-campus department faculty, and the Tepper Semester Academic Operations Manager to reimagine and expand upon existing programming in ways that meet the needs of an ever-changing profession and that prepare a diverse array of students to assume leadership roles.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with both on-campus and off-campus faculty in all programs (Acting, Musical Theater, Theater Design and Technology, Stage Management, and Theater Management) in the ongoing life of a top-quality pre-professional theater program.
• Demonstrated personal and professional experience, teaching, and creative activity that contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, cultural wealth.
• Demonstrated record of work that addresses the needs of those communities that have historically been under-represented or underserved in theater training and/or the theatrical profession is strongly desired.
• Experience in administrative leadership (academic, theatrical, other) is strongly desired but not required. Responsibilities
• Provide academic leadership and vision for the Program, including:
- development, review, and assessment of academic programs;
- curriculum development and course scheduling;
- recruitment of new faculty, staff, and students;
- faculty development and mentoring as well as annual performance reviews of faculty and staff; and
- effective communication with both internal and external constituencies.

• Maintain currency in the field and/or engage in continued professional creative endeavors.

• Design internship and professional practicum experiences for students, as appropriate for the program of study.

• Teach two courses per year as assigned by the Chair, and based upon expertise.

• Engage in inclusive pedagogy and the advancement of diversity, equity, and cultural wealth.

• Collaborate with other faculty and staff who share the Fisher Center facility.

• Travel to campus as needed, for purposes such as participation in Department retreats, conduct of (and/or assistance with) information sessions.

• Travel (alone or in conjunction with Academic Operations Manager) as needed to establish and/or maintain strategic partnerships with partnering institutions.

• Participate in service and committee work for Department, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Syracuse University. Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following materials online:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Teaching Philosophy
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Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/87394 Job Posting Date 06/25/2021 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration Job Category Faculty Message to Applicants