Post Doctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theatre and Performance Studies

The University of Maryland’s School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies seeks candidates for a postdoctoral position for the academic year of 2018-2019. Applicants must propose a rigorous research agenda that takes advantage of the resources on our campus and in our region.

Responsibilities:

1. Two undergraduate courses and one graduate seminar in area of specialization;
2. Student mentoring;
3. Service on School committees.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Latinx Theatre, Asian American Theatre, African American Theatre, Arab Theatre, and/or Digital Theatre, though other specializations will be considered.

Qualifications: PhD degree in Theatre or Performance Studies, conferred no later than June 1, 2018.

Application Deadline: For best consideration, applications should be received by June 25, 2018

To Apply: Go to https://ejobs.umd.edu and click on faculty link. Choose this posting and submit the following: a letter of application; a two-page description of proposed research; a curriculum vitae; and two letters of reference. (Entering the names and email addresses of your reference writers into ejobs will generate an email to them instructing them on how to submit a letter. You will be able to track the status of your reference letters online.) If you have any questions, you may contact the search coordinator at cgaston@umd.edu. Mailing address is: Postdoctoral Search Committee - School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies - University of Maryland - 2810 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center - College Park, MD 20742- 1610.

The University of Maryland is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who are committed to valuing and enhancing the diversity of our community.