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Assistant Professor of Communication and Theatre - Theatre Generalist (Tenure-track)

Employer
DePauw University
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 23, 2022

Job Details

Description

The Department of Communication and Theatre at DePauw University invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin August 2023 at the rank of Assistant Professor. Ph.D. or M.F.A in Theatre (or a closely related field) required. A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential.

Teaching assignment is six courses per year, 3 courses in each term plus a Winter Term course once every 3 years, and funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students.

The department specifically seeks a theatre generalist, who, in addition to being able to direct, will increase the diversity of course offerings, teach courses in acting, directing and history/criticism and contribute to one or more of the following areas: technical theatre, performance by historically marginalized groups in the United States, non-Western performance traditions, arts leadership/management, playwriting, or performance studies. The faculty member will be expected to teach general education courses for the department and will be invited to contribute to course offerings in rhetoric/interpersonal and/or media studies. As opportunities arise, the faculty member may be asked to develop topics courses in their area of expertise. In addition, the faculty member will direct one mainstage production in each academic year in the place of one course in the teaching load. The faculty member must offer evidence of a promising trajectory of scholarly and/or creative work. The position includes advising/mentoring and supporting departmental co-curricular opportunities. The faculty member is encouraged to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and must work cooperatively with a staff that includes specialists in rhetoric, theatre, interpersonal communication, and media studies.

DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts university dedicated to educating just over 1,700 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement that prepares students for lifelong success. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association . DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University.

DePauw's Gold and Bold 2027 Strategic Plan includes launching a new School of Business and Leadership and a new school that focuses on Creative practice. To help us launch these schools, we seek a cohort of faculty with experience at a range of institutions, including international institutions, HBCUs and HSIs. We further seek candidates who bring diverse perspectives and who can integrate traditional liberal arts approaches (e.g., critical thinking; ethical reasoning; connecting disciplines to domestic issues of diversity, equity and inclusion as well as to global perspectives; interdisciplinarity; written and oral communication) into their courses and research programs. Contributions may be made through inclusive pedagogies, inclusive syllabi, choice of research agendas within the area of expertise and/or through contributions to interdisciplinary programs that diversify DePauw’s curriculum (e.g., Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Hispanic Studies, Global Health, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies). A complete list of academic programs is available here .

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit through Interfolio a cover letter summarizing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and scholarly and/or creative interests; CV; evidence of effective teaching (such as sample syllabi or course evaluations); the name and contact information of three professional references; and graduate transcripts. Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to fostering and engaging with diversity and inclusivity in the classroom and at the University. Review of applications begins October 26, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Please contact search committee co-chairs M. Susan Anthony ( santhony@depauw.edu ) or Jennifer Adams ( jadams@depauw.edu ) with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw University’s goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

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DePauw University is a private liberal arts college in Greencastle, Indiana.

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