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Work type : Faculty Full-Time
Location : Denver, CO
Categories : Faculty
Division : Arts & Humanities / Social Sciences
As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers across 21+ departments, programs, schools, and centers.
Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program.
Many of our departments, programs, and schools offer master's or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities.
The Department of Theatre within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is a dynamic department dedicated to comprehensive undergraduate theatre training via a program of study (BA in Theatre) defined by its commitment to breadth of understanding, hands-on experience, and demonstrated excellence.
Our students study a wide range of topics including but not limited to Acting, Directing, Design, Playwriting, History, Literature, and Management.
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position that will start in September 2025.
Duties and responsibilities include : teaching undergraduate theatre courses, ongoing professional creative work at the regional and national level, and service to the department, College, and University.
The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching, research, and service.
Essential Functions
- Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Acting, Directing, Junior Seminar, Senior Practicum, and courses that satisfy the university’s Common Curriculum requirements (such as Page to Stage and Theatre Imagination), and may include specialized topics proposed by the candidate.
- Mentoring / consultation for senior capstone productions and independent projects.
- Directing one departmental production most years.
- Creative / Research expectations include active pursuit of professional acting / directing work.
- Service responsibilities include participation on departmental, College, and University committees; participation in departmental curriculum development and revision, in annual selection of production season, in student and departmental assessment, and in student recruitment, retention, and academic advising.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Passion for excellence in professional-standard accomplishment, mentoring, and collaboration.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty, staff, and community.
- Demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities.
Required Qualifications
- MFA in Acting or Directing or related field.
- Professional experience in acting or directing.
- Three years teaching experience in a collegiate / university environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Creative / scholarly / professional expertise in another specialty discipline beyond Acting / Directing (such as dramaturgy, stage combat, clowning, choreography, or actor movement).
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4 : 00 p.m. (MST) October 24, 2024. This application will close on November 1, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Range :
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000.
Benefits :
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.
Please include the following documents with your application :
- Letter of interest (one to two pages)
- Teaching Statement covering both teaching philosophy and experience (one to two pages)
- Statement on how the candidate supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through their teaching and creative work (one to two pages).
- Any appropriate supplemental materials (such as actor / director portfolio or website).
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised : September 19, 2024
Applications close : November 01, 2024
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