(posted 2021/09/27, listed until 2022/04/01)| Position ID: | Duke-TheaterStudies-POPACTING [#19783] |
| Position Title: | Assistant Professor of the Practice of Theater Studies |
| Position Type: | Non tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Theater Studies / Acting |
| Appl Deadline: | 2021/11/12 11:59PM (posted 2021/09/27, listed until 2022/04/01) |
| Position Description: |
| The Department of Theater Studies at Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for an Assistant Professor of the Practice to begin July 2022. The field is Acting. This full-time, regular-rank position with opportunity for promotion requires an MFA, DFA, or PhD in Theater or related field at the time of hire. The 2/2 teaching load will include introductory and advanced Acting classes as well as other courses to be determined by the successful applicant. The ability to teach one or more of voice and speech, Black theater, global performance traditions, musical theater, acting for the camera, and devised/collaborative work is a considerable asset; so too is the ability to direct productions. Preference will be given to candidates who can diversify the department’s curricular offerings. The renewable appointment will have an initial term of four years. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Submit a cover letter addressed to Prof. Torry Bend, vitae, and three letters of recommendation via Academic Jobs Online. Applications received by November 12, 2021, will be guaranteed consideration. Duke is committed to encouraging and sustaining work and learning environments that are free from harassment and prohibited discrimination. Duke prohibits discrimination and harassment in the administration of both its employment and educational policies.
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