Assistant Professor of Theatre

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2024
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Closing Date: Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: Yes Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Department of Theatre Department's Website: https://theatre.uark.edu Summary of Job Duties:The Department of Theatre in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment. Summer appointments are possible depending upon funding and enrollment. We seek a candidate with expertise in Theatre History and/or Theatre Education, as well as the potential or record of a strong and developing national reputation achieved through compelling research and/or creative record. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Duties: Regularly teaching courses from among the following areas: Script Analysis, Theatre History, Theatre Education. Teaching may also include appreciation courses and/or a secondary focus area. Active pursuit of a research/creative agenda leading to published scholarship, professional publications, juried presentations, and/or professional creative work. Service to the department, university, regional, and national organizations are expected. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Theatre provides a professional training program dedicated to carefully nurturing a select group of theatre artists. Expert faculty members mentor students in classes as well as in one-to-one settings. Students are provided with a full range of learning opportunities including concentrations in acting, costume design, directing, lighting design, playwriting and scene design. Learn more at https://theatre.uark.edu Responsibilities will include: 40% Teaching 40% Research 20% Service Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate Ph.D. in Theatre History, Dramatic Literature, Dramaturgy, Dramatic Criticism, Theatre and Performance Studies, Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, or Theatre Education OR M.F.A. in Theatre from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education conferred by the start of appointment Demonstrated ability to advise, mentor, and support undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in the classroom and in the department Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach additional emphasis in the performance areas of directing, playwriting, and/or acting for the camera OR in the production areas of design/technology Experience in providing effective instruction and advising to a broad population of students Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality as evidenced during the review process Additional Information: Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Morgan Hicks, search committee chair, mhicks@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Completed applications received by November 25, 2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Morgan Hicks, at mhicks@uark.edu. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter/letter of application, a teaching statement, and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes