Theatre Arts, Assistant Professor
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Assistant Professor of Theatre (History, Literature, Directing focus)

The Theatre Arts Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for a full-time (9 month) tenure track faculty member in Theatre, with a focus in theatre history and literature, multicultural theatre, and directing beginning August 2013

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
- MFA in directing, acting or dramaturgy OR PhD in an academic area of theatre
- Two or more years of proven successful undergraduate teaching experience in areas of expertise
- Experience directing in an academic institution 

Preferred:
- Ability to teach , advise, and mentor students in a variety of areas
- Interest and experience in assessment
- Experience teaching some area of diversity
- Experience in teaching Theatre Appreciation and/or other theatre general education courses
- Previous experience in academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students in a liberal arts theatre program (BA/BFA)
- Professional directing experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach a full array of theatre history and literature courses, along with multicultural theatre and directing courses (see below) as well as theater courses in the general education curriculum. Direct a minimum of one main stage production and one staged reading. Advising and mentoring of student directors and dramaturges, as well as those interested in pursuing further education in academic theatre. Perform curriculum review, assessment, and leadership in student learning. Provide academic and career advising and mentoring of students in various areas of interest. Participate in weekly department and production meetings (averaging 3+ hours per week), as well as monthly company meetings. Participate in annual academic and artistic assessments of all student company members. Participate in theatre program entry auditions and interviews. Work with department in university and community outreach. Assist with recruitment of students, especially in the areas of performance and directing. Other department and production company assignments shared by all faculty and staff.

Potential courses to be taught:
Text Analysis for the Theatre
Directing
Theatre History and Literature to 1660
Theatre History and Literature from 1660-1915
Theatre History and Literature from 1915-Today
Contribute to Sophomore and Senior Seminar Capstone Courses (in areas of expertise)
Multicultural Theatre in America
Theatre Appreciation and/or other theatre general education courses;
Practicum courses related to acting in productions
Other academic courses in areas of expertise, including diversity, gender and related topics.
 

SPECIAL NOTES:

SALARY:  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE:  The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to access, diversity, engagement, and academic excellence.  It currently enrolls approximately 5,100 students, many of whom are first generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the ethnic and racial diversity of the communities it serves in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth counties.  Located in northern Kenosha County in the Chicago-Milwaukee urban corridor, much of the University’s 700-acre campus has been preserved in its natural wooded and prairie state.  UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

TO  APPLY:

Go to: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu   "Click here to register" link.  You must create an account and login before you can apply.    If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password' and select "Login."

Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. 

Please be sure you have included:
-Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
-Curriculum Vitae
-Three letters of recommendation
-Names and Contact information for three professional references

Applications received by January 30th, 2013 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.

A criminal background check and degree verification will be required at the time of hire. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer.

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability. 

If you have application questions call or email: 
Heidi Baehr, Search and Screen Support
Phone:   (262) 595-2457
Email:  baehrh@uwp.edu