Theatre - Lecturer/Assistant Professor (scenographer/set designer)
Dalhousie University
Location:
Nova Scotia
Date posted:
2010-03-11
The Department of Theatre at Dalhousie University invites applications for a ten- month limited-term appointment for a scenographer/set designer at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level, commencing August 1, 2010. The successful candidate will design sets for all four productions in the Dalhousie Theatre season. He or she will also be expected to teach undergraduate-level classes in the principles of scenography and set design and to oversee team-taught classes in technical theatre and performance technology. (For class descriptions, please see http://ug.cal.dal.ca/thea.htm#3 ). Qualifications expected are MA, MFA or equivalent degree and/or substantial professional theatre experience with a particular emphasis on set design. Evidence of successful teaching experience at a post-secondary level is a strong asset. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2010.
Applications, which should include a complete curriculum vitae, design portfolio, a statement of research/artistic and teaching interests, and three confidential letters of reference forwarded under separate cover by the referees, should be sent in hard copy to:
Dr. Roberta Barker, Chair
Department of Theatre
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 3J5
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. This position is subject to budgetary approval.
