Assistant Professor (tenure-track) - Diversity Faculty Fellow - Performing Arts
- Employer
- SUNY Cortland
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 21, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Arts, Art, Other Arts, Performing Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Arts Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Budget Title DIVERSITY FELLOW INST/ASST PROF Campus Title Assistant Professor (tenure-track) - Diversity Faculty Fellow - Performing Arts School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Performing Arts Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty Salary Level A6 Salary Range Instructor mid $50s/Asst Professor Upper $50's Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary
SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive, and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission.
To promote and support our inclusive community, SUNY Cortland is proud to announce the posting of a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Performing Arts Department with a joint appointment to a two-year term in SUNY Cortland’s Diversity Faculty Fellows Program. The aim of this program is to attract diverse faculty of promise to our campus whose work in their discipline is integrated with a demonstrated commitment to a diversity of thought and experience in both their personal and scholarly pursuits. Assistant professors with joint appointments to the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program will help support the infusion of topics related to equity and inclusion in the departmental and/or university-wide curriculum.
During their initial two-year appointment as a Diversity Faculty Fellow, the assistant professor will receive a reduced teaching load of 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester) and will be assigned a mentor to support their professional development. In addition, they will participate in a campus-based professional development program with other Diversity Faculty Fellows from across the campus designed specifically to further their growth and ensure their success in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. As part of their teaching load, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach at least one course a year which addresses equity and inclusion as part of its content. The two-year appointment within the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program is counted towards tenure and promotion.
As full-time faculty members at SUNY Cortland, assistant professors within the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program will be expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support the campus values of Focus on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life as well as serve the campus priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.
The SUNY Cortland Department of Performing Arts offers BA and BFA Degrees and a Minor in Musical Theatre, as well as providing cultural and artistic support to the campus and larger community . Our program has received recognition as an excellent, if not widely known, place to pursue training in musical theatre. Our faculty are dedicated to providing focused training for students determined to pursue a career in the professional theatre, balanced with a well-rounded liberal arts education and a strong commitment to active advocacy toward a truly equitable and diverse theatre community and larger society.
This well respected, growing Musical Theatre Program faculty includes members with significant professional and/or educational experience in theatre, musical theatre, dance, voice, or stage management, and a strong commitment to participate in continuing efforts to build an anti-racist community and enrich our curriculum with diverse and inclusive materials and perspectives. We are seeking a teacher/artist in any of the “sister disciplines" included in a musical theatre training program: i.e., dance, music, acting, directing, stage management. Major Responsibilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach a reduced load of 12 credits per year (6 credits per semester) for the duration of the two-year program. Included as part of the teaching load will be the opportunity to teach at least one course a year which addresses equity and inclusion as part of its content.
- Support the infusion of topics related to equity and inclusion in the departmental and/or college-wide curriculum. Participate in mentoring process with assigned mentor to support professional development.
- Participate in a professional learning community designed specifically to further growth and ensure their success in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service.
- Participate in the SUNY Diversity Conference each year of the fellowship.
- Develop an active creative, scholarship or research agenda.
- Provide service to the department, school, and university.
- Provide scheduled office hours and support students outside of the classroom in at least one of the following ways: acting as academic advisors, serving as advisors to student organizations, and supervising student assistants, research assistants, or other internship experiences
- Cultural competence and commitment to diversity and Inclusion as part of anticipated career trajectory.
- Ability to provide leadership in teaching, research or service toward building an equitable and diverse academic environment
- Desire to work with students from diverse backgrounds, ability to teach and assess learning in culturally diverse settings, commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background, and commitment to educating students to become global citizens.
- Demonstrate diversity of thought and experience in both their personal and scholarly pursuits
- Creativity in course and curricular design
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills
- Support the SUNY Cortland mission, vision, values and priorities
- SUNY Cortland Diversity Fellows are tenure-track faculty members of their respective departments
- Report to the academic department chair
- Member of small dynamic cohort of new academics who work collectively to support an inclusive community and campus climate, and; enhance the cultural, academic and professional experience of groups traditionally under-represented in higher education (e.g., students of color, women in STEM fields, low income and first-generation college students and LGBTQ+ community)
- Working relationships with the chief diversity and inclusion officer ( CDIO ) and director of multicultural life and diversity
- Master’s degree in one or more disciplines related to musical theatre (i.e., Dance, Acting, Directing, Choreography, Voice, Stage Management, Design, Musical Direction, Theatre History/Criticism) for appointment to Instructor rank; terminal degree in musical theatre related discipline for appointment to assistant professor
- Demonstrated academic, professional and/or personal experience in engaging with diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Relevant professional experience in one or more disciplines related to musical theatre (i.e., Dance, Acting, Directing, Choreography, Voice, Stage Management, Design, Musical Direction, Theatre History/Criticism)
- Relevant teaching experience in disciplines related to musical theatre at the college level
- Early career scholar/artist seeking to gain experience in a full-time faculty position in a supportive, inclusive environment
- Significant experience working as a Theatre Professional : Broadway, New York City, National Tour, International productions, Major Regional Theaters
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date 11/06/2022
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F22003 Review Start Date 11/06/2022 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Application Deadline Extended – Apply by November 6, 2022, 11:59 p.m. EST
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All qualified and interested individuals who are eligible for full-time US employment are encouraged to apply.
Application Materials:
1) CV
2) Letter of Application
3) List of Professional References
4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to two pages)
5) “Other” document: A brief statement on plans for an academic /artistic career focusing on teaching, scholarship or research, and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence (up to two pages). Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6456 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest earned degree that you possess? Please
include the degree program.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
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