University of Idaho

Asst. Professor of Acting

The Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Idaho invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting, appointment beginning August 2009. Responsibilities include teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced acting at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Successful candidates will have a demonstrated expertise in teaching stage movement and/or voice with a secondary emphasis in teaching Shakespeare. Terminal degree and teaching experience at university level, or professional equivalent required. Salary commensurate with experience. Complete University of Idaho basic application on-line at: wwww.hr.uidaho.edu and send letter, statement of teaching philosophy, CV and three current letters of reference to: Chair, Acting Search Committee, Department of Theatre & Film, University of Idaho, PO Box 442008, Moscow Idaho 83844-2008. Deadline: November 24, 2008. To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

Wayne State (Nebraska)

Asst Professor/TD/Design/Shop

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts/Technical Director/Designer/Shop Supervisor

The School of Arts and Humanities invites applications for a tenure-track position to start in August 2009.  This position requires a M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; near completion of M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree acceptable for initial appointment at rank of Instructor.  Academic or practical background in theatre arts with experience in technical theatre.  Training and/or experience in scenic design, sound and lighting design, AutoCAD, rigging, carpentry, and safe power tool operation.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to interact collegially and effectively with a variety of constituencies.  Preferred qualifications include applicable professional experience and demonstrated organizational skills; demonstrated excellence in college teaching; welding skill.

Primary responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate courses (Introduction to Theatre, Stagecraft, Scene Design, Lighting, and Play Production for Secondary Schools), and directing the technical aspects of the program.  Collaborative skills and expertise in set design, lighting, sound, and props are preferred. Some work in evenings and weekends is required.  This position requires the capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds.

Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Attractive and comprehensive fringe benefit package.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.  Send a letter of interest, resume, contact information for at least three references and a WSC application form (available at http://www.wsc.edu/hr/jp.php?type=3) to: 

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Search
Director of Human Resources
Wayne State College
1111 Main Street
Wayne, Nebraska 68787

Wayne State College is an equal opportunity institution.  WSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities, including but not limited to admission decisions.  The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College's nondiscrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504.  Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to Dr. Cheryl Waddington, Director of Human Resources, Title VI, VII, IX Compliance Coordinator, Wayne State College, 1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE  68787, (402) 375-7403.

NDSU

Scenic Designer

Scenic Designer/Assistant or Associate Professor of Theatre:
North Dakota State University seeks a collaborative designer, and outstanding teacher, for a full-time, tenure-track theatre position, beginning August 2009.
Required qualifications:  Terminal degree (typically MFA or Ph.D.) in theatre design or a related field; demonstrated excellence and versatility as a scenic designer; expert knowledge of digital drafting and portfolio software; excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to interact collegially and effectively with a variety of constituencies; and evidence of teaching effectiveness. 
Qualifications preferred but not required:  Professional design experience, film or TV experience, university teaching experience, and a secondary area of expertise such as lighting or sound design. 
Position Description:  Responsibilities will include teaching and team-teaching Technical Theatre Seminar, Introduction to Design, Drawing for the Theatre and the four semester sequence of Design Studio, and possible other courses depending on expertise and departmental need; designing and mentoring student designers for departmental productions; typical research/creative and service activities; and assuming a leadership role in the expansion of the department’s design program. 
Appointment:  August 15, 2009. 
Formal review of Applications will begin on October 20, 2008; earlier applications encouraged.   Search will continue until the position is filled.  Apply for this position through our online application system found at:
jobs.ndsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50528  
Questions may be directed to Rooth Varland, Coordinator, NDSU Theatre Arts at  rooth.varland@ndsu.edu, or 701-231-7788.   
The City of Fargo is located in Cass County, North Dakota, along the Red River of the North which forms the border between Minnesota and North Dakota. An estimated 99,200 people live in Fargo.  It is the largest community in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area (population of 175,000). 
NDSU is a land grant university and is in the top 20 percent of research universities in the nation.  Current enrollment is close to 13,000 and growing annually.
 NDSU offers BS, BA, and BFA degrees in theatre with specialization in Performance or Technical Theatre.  The department has approximately 60 majors and 6 full time faculty members, three of whom specialize in technical theatre.  Little Country Theatre, the producing arm of the theatre department, celebrates its 95th birthday this year. 

NDSU is an equal Opportunity Institution.

TCU

Acting and Voice for the Actor

TCU Department of Theatre invites applications for a dynamic teacher of acting and voice, and a skilled director for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Theatre, specializing in Acting and Voice for the Actor.  The TCU undergraduate theatre program offers the BFA and BA degrees in a liberal arts curriculum and seeks a collaborative colleague who is an outstanding classroom teacher and director.  Position begins August, 2009.  Qualifications: Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D), or significant professional experience, required.  Minimum of 3-5 years university teaching experience preferred. Professional theatre experience in acting and/or directing is also highly desirable. Required Duties: Regular teaching of various undergraduate levels of Acting, Voice & Speech (including IPA), Advanced Voice & Speech, Dialects and general education Survey of Theatre classes.  Regular directing assignments of plays and musicals from all periods in the Theatre TCU season are possible.  Preferred Specialties: acting in period styles and verse training, Linklater, Fitzmaurice, and/or Lessac.  Salary: Competitive.  EOE, AA. To apply: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three current letters of recommendation, evidence of outstanding teaching and directing, and contact information (telephone numbers; email addresses) for at least three current references to:

Dr. Harry Parker, Chair
Department of Theatre
Texas Christian University
TCU Box 297510
Fort Worth, TX  76129

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2008.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Design/Technical Direction

Northwestern College

Faculty position in Theatre Design/Technical Direction
Northwestern College invites applications for a tenure-track theatre designer, professor of design and technical director beginning August 2009.

Who are we looking for?
We long for a creative and good-humored colleague to join our ensemble of artists passionate to serve our culture and Excited to integrate Christian faith into the theatre.  We need a great designer who is also an excellent teacher. You’ll teach the following courses over a two year rotation: introduction to design, stagecraft, scene design and costume design. Each year, you’ll produce one of the design elements (scenery, costumes, lighting or sound) for two or three shows. With the assistance of a scene shop foreman, you’ll also serve as technical director for our season.
What qualifications are necessary?
You must have a terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) or be well on the way toward completion. Design and scenic construction experience are crucial. You must be a committed Christian, active in a local church.
Timeline
Direct your cover letter, resume/vitae, employment application, and visual representation of your design work electronically to Dr. Jasper Lesage via email to provost@nwciowa.edu. Review of applications will begin by Dec 15. Interviews will likely take place in January. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Visit our website at www.nwciowa.edu/employment/.