Assistant Professor - Theatre Studies
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- University of North Carolina at Wilmington
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Theatre at the UNC-Wilmington seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor in Theatre Studies within an undergraduate BA Program. Start date is August 2020. Primary responsibilities include teaching academic core curriculum courses as well as diverse areas within the candidates specialization: Non-Western theatre, criticism, dramaturgy, devised theatre, Gender/Performance Studies, Postdramatic theatre. UNCW strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Current salary range is mid $50’s and includes a strong benefit package. On campus interviews of finalists will occur early spring semester.
Minimum RequirementsMust have experience or familiarity with current online teaching formats, curricula, digital archives, and research methodologies. As publication and teaching writing intensive courses are expected, applicants must hold a Ph.D. or DFA in Theatre or Performance Studies in hand at the time of application. Must demonstrate potential for significant scholarly productivity as well as participation and leadership in regional or national organizations related to their expertise.
Preferred QualificationsPreferred qualifications include an articulated publishing agenda, experience teaching at the university level, and an interest in developing and implementing curricula for the customized/Hybrid option (including online courses).
Primary Function of Organizational UnitOur mission is to provide high level education and training in theatre art within the context of a liberal arts environment. For our majors committed to performance or production, we combine pre-professional training with a solid academic core in order to prepare our students for a range of outcomes: from entry into the theatre and film markets to exciting careers in related fields of communication and other cognate disciplines. For theatre minors or general university students we offer a range of production opportunities, as well as academic and active learning workshop classes to augment the general student’s breadth of knowledge. For the university community and beyond we provide outreach programs and an eclectic and engaging season of productions that promulgate our view of theatre as both art and humanity.
College/School InformationAt UNCW, the College of Arts and Sciences provides the vital foundation for the university’s pursuit of excellence. Through our teaching, we educate students for lives of fulfillment in the twenty-first century. Through our research, we advance the state of knowledge and creativity in the arts and sciences. And through our outreach, we improve the quality of life in Southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
University InformationThe University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our Strategic Plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.
EEO StatementAt the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Applicant InstructionsCandidates should provide an updated cover, letter, Curriculum Vita, list of three professional references including email contacts, and a writing sample or list of article links.
Candidates should familiarize themselves with Department of Theatre.
Position TypePermanentAnticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited PositionsJob Posting Date10/02/2019Priority Consideration Date11/25/2019Priority Consideration InformationPriority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Address application documents toDr. Paul Castagno, Search Committee ChairApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Writing Sample
- List of 3 Professional References
- Teaching Philosophy
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your participation and membership in the following or related organizations: ATHE, ASTR, ISTR, LMDA, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you hold either a PH.D. or DFA in Theatre or Performance Studies?
- Yes
- No
Organization
Our Mission
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.
UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.
The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.
Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.
Student Profile 
Total enrollment 15,740
*2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016
Undergraduate 13,914
Graduate 1,826
UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.
As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty Profile 
UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees.
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.
UNCW Earns Top Rankings
The Princeton Review
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”
U.S. News & World Report
UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.
Fiske Guide to Colleges
UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.
Military Times
UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.
Diversity and Inclusion
In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.
UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students.
More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.
Employment
UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status or relationship to other university constituents, except where sex, age or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for state-funded employee benefit programs.
For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.
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