Theatre & Dance: Assistant Professor of Scenic Design - 000357
Company: University of Richmond
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Theatre & Dance: Assistant Professor of Scenic Design -
000357
The University of Richmond Department of Theatre and Dance invites
applications for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant
Professor of Scenic Design, beginning August 2023. Successful
candidates will have a secondary design focus including, but not
limited to, props, lighting, and/or projection/media. The
Department welcomes applications from artist-scholars with
interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary approaches. Completion of
the MFA (or equivalent professional experience) is required prior
to appointment.
The position entails a teaching assignment of five courses (or the
equivalent) per academic year, which includes the design of
departmental productions and a rotation of introductory and
advanced courses, including but not limited to Stagecraft, Scenic
Design, Fundamentals of Design, and Scene Painting. The Assistant
Professor of Scenic Design is expected to mentor students and
continue to evolve and grow as an artist/teacher by remaining
current with advancements in design and pedagogy.
Centering creative engagement at the crossroads of theatre, dance,
and social justice, the Department is committed to cultivating
multiple perspectives, eliminating barriers to participation in the
field, and, consequently, creating inclusive spaces and finding
strength in our diversity. The successful candidate will not only
share these values but will collaborate effectively with colleagues
to build more inclusive and equitable theatre and dance through
classes, rehearsals, and artistic processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a
short drive from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Through its five
schools and wide array of campus programming, the University
combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college and a
large university. With approximately 4,000 students, an 8:1
student-faculty ratio, and more than 90% of traditional
undergraduate students living on campus, the University is
remarkably student-centered, focused on preparing students "to live
lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in
a global and pluralistic society."
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse
workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus
community which values the expression of difference in ways that
promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and
institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages
applications that are in keeping with this commitment. For more
information on the department and its programs, please see
https://theatredance.richmond.edu .
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, digital (or link to
online) design portfolio, and teaching statement. The teaching
statement should articulate the candidate's teaching philosophy,
interests, and future professional development goals, as well as
involvement in and commitment to inclusive pedagogy. We strongly
encourage applications from people of color, women,
first-generation artist-scholars, LGBTQ+ people, and members of
other marginalized populations. Candidates for this position may be
asked, at a later date, to provide the names and contact
information for three references. Review of applications will
commence November 1, 2022 and continue until the position is
filled. Please address any questions about the position to the
Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Dorothy Holland (
dholland@richmond.edu ).
Keywords: University of Richmond, Richmond , Theatre & Dance: Assistant Professor of Scenic Design - 000357, Education / Teaching , Richmond, Virginia
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