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F0205 - Associate Professor of Drama & Theatre — African American Theatre & Pe

Virginia Department of Transportation, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500


Title:

F0205 - Associate Professor of Drama & Theatre — African American Theatre & Performance

State Role Title:

F0205 - Associate Professor of Drama & Theatre — African American Theatre & Performance

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band:

UG

Agency:

Norfolk State University

Location:

Norfolk State University

Agency Website:

www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type:

General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University's (NSU) Department of Visual and Performing Arts Drama & Theatre Division invites applicants for a tenure-track full-time Associate Professor of Drama and Theatre in the discipline of African American Theatre & Performance. Review of applications begins November 1, 2023, and the position remains open until filled. The selected candidate shall begin in August 2024.

The successful candidate will teach Acting, Intro to Theatre, and/or other areas as qualified, and serve as the Program Coordinator of Drama & Theatre Division with 3 credit hours of release time. The candidate will be expected to maintain high levels of professional development, research, and creative activity, engage in university service and committee work, and maintain regular office hours. The successful candidate will supervise and train a diverse population of students with a collaborative and open attitude and be a role model for students and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

M.F.A. in Acting/performance or related field

Evidence of five years of teaching experience including three years of teaching at an assistant professor level, scholarly activity, and professional and university service

5 years of professional experience as an actor including performing African American theatrical works

Preferred Qualifications

Specialization/certification in voice and/or movement for actors

Experience with academic program assessment in higher education

Excellent leadership and personnel management skills

Experience with budgeting/procurement processes

Primary philosophy and teaching approach for performance must be Stanislavski-based instruction

Membership in discipline-specific professional unions and organizations

Knowledge and Experience with NAST Accreditation

Experience in grantsmanship

Application Process

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.

Special Instructions

Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.

Cover letter

CV (with list of lighting and sound consoles/programs that the candidate is familiar with)

The requirements below must be saved into one file and attached as

other

to the state application:

Sample syllabi and list of courses taught

Diversity Statement

Teaching Philosophy

Three letters of recommendation (signature required prior to hire)

Transcripts of highest degree (unofficial transcripts accepted; however, official transcripts are required for finalists)

Online portfolio which can include images of curated exhibitions, student projects, etc. Link to the portfolio can be shared as an attachment to the state application.

EEO Statement

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material is not accepted.

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