[NEohioPAL] Assistant Professor, Theatre / Holder of Daum Professorship

[Cooke,Mary E]

Assistant Professor, Theatre/Holder of Daum Professorship

The School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration at The University of Akron seeks applications for a full-time 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Theatre and holder of the Paul Daum Professorship, starting August 2011.  For more information about the school, visit www.uakron.edu/dtaa.

Required qualifications: Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in Theatre, Theatre Education, or related field.  Evidence of quality teaching in theatre education or process drama and the ability to teach two or more of the following areas: theatre history and literature; script analysis; acting; directing; voice and diction; movement; musical theatre. Qualified to teach on the graduate level and advise graduate thesis projects. Ability to bring energy, diversity, an understanding of interdisciplinary studies, and new perspectives to our growing undergraduate and graduate theatre programs.

Preferred qualifications: Experience or knowledge of teaching theatre at the elementary or secondary levels; professional experience in acting or directing; ability to use technology effectively in the classroom or online instruction.

Duties: In addition to teaching, the successful applicant will be expected to maintain a creative/scholarly agenda in keeping with a research institution, which may include directing mainstage theatre productions, and provide professional and university service.

Application: Complete the on-line application at http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. Requisition number 6222.  Also submit the following:  a cover letter, complete vita, statement of teaching philosophy, descriptions or examples of teaching and artistic work; names and contact information for three references; and unofficial transcripts. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled.  Priority will be given to applications received by February 18, 2011.       


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