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VISITING adjunct PROFESSOR OF THEATER AND DANCE:Job description:
VISITING adjunct PROFESSOR OF THEATER AND DANCEDetails of PositionThe Department of Theater and Dance at Union College in Schenectady, NY, invites applications to fill a two year Visiting adjunct Professor position, beginning September 2024. We are seeking for a teaching artist and practitioner in the field with overlapping specialties in areas of acting, directing, playwriting, and embodied movement. The department would be especially interested in a candidate with secondary practice in other areas such as, circus/movement, dance, stage combat, stage management, sound, or performance for film/video. We seek a candidate whose teaching practices are inclusive, identity conscious, and consent located. Our department is committed to diversifying Union College. The prosperous candidate must have the capability and desire to work with, mentor and support all students and their diverse backgrounds. A demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusivity at Union and in the department is a crucial aspect of the position. We welcome applications from candidates traditionally underrepresented in Theatre academia. Qualifications The prosperous candidate should hold an MFA in an area of Theatre, or equivalent terminal degree (ABD considered); other degrees may be considered if the candidate also demonstrates exceptional professional practice. The candidate should demonstrate teaching practice in and/or commitment to a liberal arts context that supports an inclusive and diverse student body and be able to furnish evidence of teaching effectiveness and professional accomplishment. We seek an artist/educator looking to be of a collaborative community, and spark student investment in, and enthusiasm for the study of performing arts. Responsibilities Responsibilities include teaching six courses per academic year (usually two courses, in each of three 10 week academic terms) with an expectation that the faculty member will direct one department theater production each year, with a corresponding course release. Courses may include acting and directing, public speaking, playwriting, or other subjects in the candidate's area of specialty. Expected department service for this job offer includes: being active in season selection and senior thesis approvals, student mentorship, and production support in the candidate's area of skills as needed. About the Department The Theatre and Dance Department at Union College encourages community engagement, academic excellence and guiding student inquiry and practices to develop artistic exploration, collaborative skills, and critical thinking. We offer our students hands-on training with a foundation of scholarly investigation by fostering the integration of a liberal arts education and an anti-racist, global perspective of their artistry. The department fully supports three faculty- or guest artist-directed theater productions in each academic year, one faculty-directed dance concert, two faculty-led dance showcases, and a number of presentations of student-led performances as part of the production season in both dance and theater (three-six+ in each academic year). The department regularly invites guest artists to campus for performances, workshops, master classes in theater and dance, and produces a yearly Dance Residency with a co-produced performance at The Egg Center for the Performing Arts in Albany, NY. More information may be accessed at https://www.union.edu/academic Requested Materials Please submit through PageUp: (1) a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifying artistic and teaching practice. (2) a curriculum vitae that includes realized production practice; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, including a teaching statement covering how you incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion practices within your pedagogy; (4) examples of creative work or portfolio materials. Names and contact information for three references will be requested from candidates after the first round of interviews. Each reference will then automatically receive an email message requesting that they upload a letter of recommendation to our system. Application deadline: January 19th, 2024 for questions, contact Brittney Belz, at performancesearch@union.edu About Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues. As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to student and workforce diversity, Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and staff or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, discapability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. We strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities, upon request. Compensation The annual income range for this job offer is $67,000 - $69,000. Except for functions with a set rate of pay, the wage/income of the finalist selected for this function will be set located on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, practice, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. We offer exceptional benefits including: » Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal Time » Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays » Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) » Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs » Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development » Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability » Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents For more information on benefits, see https://www.union.edu/human-resources/benefits. Note: All new hires of Union College are subject to a thorough education, work practice, and criminal history background check. Skills:
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