Assistant Professor - Theatre Arts
Recruitment # |
2138 |
|---|---|
Position |
Assistant Professor of Theatre (Viewpoints & Acting) |
Effective Date |
August 18, 2014 (Fall semester) |
Salary Range |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience |
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree, or official notification of completion of the degree, by August 1, 2014.
- Demonstrated successful teaching of acting at the college or university level.
- Demonstrated successful teaching in professional actor training programs or studios.
- Demonstrated training in the Viewpoints.
- Evidence of experience as a professional actor in at least one of the following: TV, film, theatre, cabaret.
- Demonstrated commitment, experience, and success in educating a diverse student population.
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated successful teaching of acting at the university level.
- Experience with at least one of the following acting methodologies: Stanislavsky, Hagen, Meisner.
- Demonstrated extensive experience teaching the Viewpoints.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across departments in a university context.
- Demonstrated experience in theatre-related community outreach or engagement.
- Experience in recognized guest artist residencies or acting training programs.
- Current and on-going affiliation with a nationally recognized theatre company and training studio.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective student engagement in production of new and established theatre productions.
Duties
- Teach a variety of courses in acting, movement, the Viewpoints and improvisation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Additional duties include auditioning perspective MFA Performance Pedagogy candidates, mentoring students applying for graduate training programs, acting, coaching and/or conceiving Theatre Arts productions and special events.
- Maintain an active agenda of research, scholarly, and creative activity at national/ international level.
- Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.
The Department of Theatre Arts at California State University, Long Beach welcomes and encourages diversity. We seek applicants and nominations from those who have experience teaching, mentoring, and developing research in ways that effectively address individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. California State University, Long Beach is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Documentation
- Letter of application addressing the minimum and desired/preferred qualifications, cv (including current e-mail address), five current references and three letters of recommendation, and a copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree.
- Finalists will also be required to submit a signed SC-1 form, three current letters of recommendation (if not already submitted) and an official transcript.
Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Ms. Anne D’Zmura, Chair
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Theatre Arts
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-2701
562-985-7891
Application Deadline
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Review of applications to begin April 15, 2014.
- Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled)
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
