Assistant Professor (2-Year Limited Term) Devised Performance and Theatre Creation

University of Regina; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Saskatchewan seeks an Assistant Professor for a 2-Year Limited Term position focused on Devised Performance and Theatre Creation. You will facilitate devised projects, direct productions, and teach various courses in theatre. Ideal candidates will have a terminal degree, a record of successful teaching experience, and expertise in performance-creation. This role offers the chance to engage with graduate students and contribute to a unique theatre program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in theatre/performance-creation.
• Significant creative-critical output at the professional/peer-reviewed level.
• Willingness to teach and supervise graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating devised projects and directing departmental productions.
• May teach acting and other theatre performance topics.
• Directing large mainstage productions and intimate shows.

Skills

Theatre/performance-creation

Directing

Teaching experience

Physical theatre

Improvisation

New play creation

Education

Terminal degree or educational equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor (2-Year Limited Term) Devised Performance and Theatre Creation

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Position Details

The Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at the University of Regina invites applications for a 2‑Year Limited Term position in Directing and Devising in the Department of Theatre. The Department launched a BFA in Devised Performance and Theatre Creation (the only program of its kind in Western Canada) and a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies in 2022. In this vibrant new BFA program, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating large and small devised projects and directing departmental productions. They may also teach acting and may have the opportunity to teach other specialised areas of theatre performance and production.

We seek a candidate who demonstrates expertise in and has a dynamic and engaged record of theatre/performance‑creation, possesses a terminal degree (or educational equivalent) and demonstrates significant creative‑critical output at the professional/peer‑reviewed level. Preference will be given to those with a strong record of successful teaching experience at the post‑secondary level and an active artistic practice. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate substantial engagement with devising/collective creation, non‑traditional theatre creation practices and possess the ability to teach across the curriculum. Candidates should have significant experience directing large mainstage productions, intimate black‑box studio shows, site‑specific and/or off‑site projects, and professional or successful teaching experience in physical theatre, improvisation, musical theatre, digital/multimedia/composition, site‑specific theatre, dramaturgy and new play creation. Willingness to teach and supervise graduate students is required.

Documents Required

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy (max 1000 words) – upload under heading “Teaching Philosophy”
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness – upload under heading “Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness”
• Sample Syllabus 1, 2, and/or 3 – upload under heading “Sample Syllabus 1,2, and/or 3”
• Research Interests/Projects – upload under heading “Research Interests/Projects”
• Images of Recent Work 1 – upload under heading “Images of Recent Work 1”
• Reference Contact Information – upload under heading “Reference Contact Information”
• Unofficial Transcripts from all post‑secondary institutions attended

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including those within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.

Contact Information

For further information regarding this competition, contact the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance at: [e-mail]. Please use subject line “2-year term Devised Performance”.