Asst/Assoc. Professor of Directing/Theatre History

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF DIRECTING/THEATRE HISTORY
DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS – THEATRE
SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Performing Arts at Southern Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, nine month, tenure-track position in the Theatre Arts program beginning in September of 2010. This is an undergraduate program of over 230 majors, offering BA, BS & BFA degree options. The Theatre Arts division of the department is seeking a director/scholar, who as a key member of a strong performance and academic faculty, would be primarily responsible for teaching both a series of directing courses and the core upper division theatre history courses. Expertise in and an ability to teach additional specialized courses covering topics such as dramatic literature, world theatre, theatre & western culture and/or theory & criticism is desired. All teaching in the department is focused on a traditional liberal arts undergraduate education as a central tenet of the University’s core mission. Non-teaching responsibilities will include participating in curricular development, departmental and university committees, as well as directing in the department’s production program. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated faculty, working in a well-regarded theatre program that is a dynamic part of a collaborative, arts-oriented community, which includes the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. A PhD is required along with significant professional and/or academic teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with position, rank and responsibilities. All applications must be received by January 4, 2010 to receive priority consideration. Late applications may be considered, but only at the discretion of the committee. The committee will begin reviewing applications as they are received. Send a letter of application, vita, a sample of scholarly writing, statement of teaching philosophy and the contact information of three professional references to: Professor Deborah Rosenberg, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Performing Arts – Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR 97520. (Southern Oregon University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to development of an inclusive, multicultural community.)

Director, Center for Shakespeare Studies
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon