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Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Drama, College of Arts and Science, at the University of Saskatchewan to begin July 1, 2018.
The successful candidate will serve as Coordinator of our wchtowin Theatre Program (WTP), leading to a Certificate in Indigenous Theatre. This is an innovative new certificate program launched in September, 2015, designed to strengthen the departments interdisciplinary connections with other University units engaged in Indigenous educational, cultural, artistic outreach; enhance its already-strong community and professional partnerships; and enrich department programming on all levels.
The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree in the field (typically an M.F.A. with a substantial record of professional experience in theatre and performance) and be active in all areas of the department as an artist/scholar/educator. The Coordinator will need extensive teaching and theatrical experience, especially in embedding Indigenous performance, cultural, and story-telling methodologies and creative practice into university curricula. Administrative experience will be essential, including successful establishment of Indigenous theatrical initiatives, knowledge of funding agencies and opportunities, and a track record of liaison roles with First Nations communities. The candidate should be well-versed in the area of Indigenous/First Nations/First Peoples theatre, performance, production, and related studies, and one or more of the following: acting, directing, playwriting, design, technical theatre, and/or scholarly research and publication. Preference will be given to outstanding Indigenous candidates (including First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit).
The University of Saskatchewan is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mtis.
Academic Discipline
- Fine and applied arts