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Assistant Professor of Theatre

Employer
Colorado Mesa University
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Dec 5, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Performing Arts
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time







ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Theatre

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: The Assistant Professor of Theatre's essential duties and responsibilities include teaching a standard course load of both upper and lower-division theatre classes in a Stanislavski-based BFA Acting/Directing program, advising performance majors, and directing one production per academic year.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded theatre generalist with a strong teaching, directing, and performance background who brings new expertise to the department. Areas of particular interest include Improvisation, Devised Theatre, Music Theatre, and Gender Studies. A passion for teaching academic classes (such as Theatre History and Dramatic Literature) is necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
  • The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; courses may be assigned as in-person, online, or hybrid delivery modalities. Scholarship in the discipline, advising, recruitment, and service to the department and profession are expected
  • Utilize D2L for course syllabus and grade book
  • Prepare and grade assignments, assessments
  • Advising for BA Theatre majors and minors
  • Scholarship (Creative Work)
  • Service to the Department and University via committee work

    Required Qualifications:
  • M.F.A. in Theatre, Acting or Directing. The degree must be from an accredited institution.
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching, teamwork, and collegial problem-solving.

    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three years' experience in college-level teaching.

    Salary: $50,000.00 - 52,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

    Department: Colorado Mesa University

    Employment Type: Faculty

    HOW TO APPLY


    Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 2/15/2023.

    How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
  • Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

    Direct Inquiries Contact: Ben Reigel, breigel@coloradomesa.edu (preferred) or (970) 248 -1390

    ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

    Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

    At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they'll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

    The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won't have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

    Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.


    Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.


Colorado Mesa University

Attn: Human Resources Office

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501


970.248.1820





To apply, visit https://coloradomesa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/794?c=coloradomesa




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