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Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing, College of Fine Arts, Boston University Tracking Code: 24599934850910
Job Description Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting/Directing, College of Fine Arts, Boston University Category Charles River Campus --> Faculty
Job Location BOSTON, Massachusetts
Tracking Code 24599934850910
Salary Grade Based on experience
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
The School of Theatre at Boston University's College of Fine Arts invites applications for two full-time faculty members in the area of acting and/or directing at the rank of Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an emerging national profile with a record of professional artistic production. Applicants should possess a strong background in acting and/or directing skills, a knowledge of a range of acting and/or directing techniques to fulfill the breadth of performance material, a willingness to work in a collaborative spirit among a team of faculty with varied approaches, and a proven ability to teach advanced acting courses to undergraduate (BFA) students. Desired (but not required) areas of expertise include Asian American theatre, African American theatre, Latinx Theatre, theatre & emerging technologies, and/or Voice Techniques.
The ideal candidate will teach at both the graduate (MFA Directing) and undergraduate levels, fostering critical study, creative practice, and provocation in the classroom and beyond. Applicants must hold a terminal degree (MFA or PhD) and/or have a significant record of professional accomplishments in the field. We are looking for candidates with strong skills in collaboration and communication, as well as professional networks to help bridge classroom experiences and the profession. Prior teaching experience is desirable.
Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.
Required Skills Minimum Requirements:
- Terminal degree or an equivalent record of professional accomplishments in the field (MFA or PhD).
- A record of professional accomplishments that merit a professorial rank appointment at the Boston University.
- Evidence of supporting, teaching, and/or mentoring emerging artists in the classroom and the field.
- A commitment to shared governance. DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE. Application Instructions:
- Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
- Please submit applications directly to School of Theatre Business Manager Michael Swartz at swartzmc@bu.edu :
o A one to two-page letter of application that speaks to the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
o Curriculum Vitae
o A link to work samples that speak to professional success (i.e. artistic and teaching/mentoring). Feel free to provide a two to three sentence description to provide context.
o A list of 3 professional references and contact information.
Additional materials, such as full letters of support, may be requested at a later date. BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate's current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer's applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled 'Authorization to Release Information' after execution of an offer letter. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job Location: BOSTON, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Based on experience To apply, visit Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
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