West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383
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Human Resources
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383 |
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| 10-33 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor -Theatre/Dance and Women's Studies | |
| School: College of Arts and Sciences/Visual and Performing Arts | |
Responsibilities: Applicants must have a record of successful teaching and demonstrate scholarly promise. West Chester currently offers both a major and minor in Womens Studies with contributing faculty from a wide variety of departments across the University. The Theatre and Dance Department offers a BA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, dance, musical theatre, technical theatre, and general theatre. The teaching load is 4-4. Competitive Salary and Benefits. See: http://www.wcupa.edu/womensstudies and http://www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/indexTHD.asp. Requirements: We seek candidates with expertise in teaching about women and gender and a commitment to developing our thriving Theatre and Dance program, along with our growing program in Womens and Gender Studies. Applicants should be prepared to teach introductory womens and gender studies courses and undergraduate courses in feminist theories, as well as courses in performance studies, dance studies, or theatre and dance courses related to race, gender, and sexuality studies. The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary training and will have the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary courses in theatre or dance. Field of specialization is open. A terminal degree (PhD preferred) in Theatre, Dance, Interdisciplinary Studies, Performance Studies, Womens Studies and/or Gender Studies, with a record of contributions in Theatre or Dance and Womens and/or Gender Studies, is required by May 2010. In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation. To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, CV, official graduate transcripts, 3 or more letters of reference, a statement of teaching philosophy explaining commitment to feminist pedagogy, and two sample syllabi to Dr. Jen Bacon, Director of Womens Studies, West Chester University, West Chester PA 19383. Review of applications begins December 1, 2009, and continues until position is filled. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of fostering an inclusive environment. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCUs educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women and persons of color are particularly encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding. | |