The Department of Theatre and Dance within the Division of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego (http://theatre.ucsd.edu) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The department seeks an experienced theatre professional to teach in our MFA professional actor training program. Preference will be given to scholars at the Assistant or Associate level, but applicants with extraordinary experience or qualifications may be considered at another rank. Applicants with considerable professional experience who have also taught in academic or professional studio settings are strongly preferred. Applicant should have significant experience in contemporary genres, including new plays. In addition to having demonstrated the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, the preferred candidates will demonstrate strong leadership or experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting. Start date July 01, 2011. Applicants are asked to summarize in a personal statement their past experience and leadership in equity and diversity, or their potential contributions in this field.
For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program website http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/partneropp/. UCSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence and diversity (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/).
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.
Application deadline: December 1, 2010. Position open until filled.
Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of five referees to
Chair, Acting Search Committee, UC San Diego Theatre & Dance, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0344
UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.