Assistant/Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 005081
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor
Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College Col of Arts & Architecture (Col)
Department Theatre
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
The primary mission of the department is to teach the study and practice of Theatre.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly collaborative artist/scholar/director who has expertise in contemporary acting practices with an emphasis on acting for the camera, voice and speech. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background of directing for the stage. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Acting will have a 3/2 teaching load and be expected to participate in departmental service and governance, and engage in ongoing creative and/or scholarly research commensurate with attaining tenure at a research institution. Articulated research focus (including creative research as an actor and/or scholarly publication record)
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and/or AGVA affiliation; Professional acting credits; Film/TV/Media experience; Acting for Camera experience; Stage Voice/Dialects/Voiceover teaching experience and/or licensure; Directing and/or devising experience; Acting pedagogy experience and/or licensure;
Stage Movement/Combat/Physical Theatre experience; Intimacy choreography experience and/or licensure; Community-engaged arts practices experience; Experience working in theatre of the African, LatinX, or other diaspora. Ability to serve as an enthusiastic teacher/mentor in a student-centered department.
Articulated, supported approach to addressing: What assets do you bring to serving a broad student population at an urban research campus?
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
M.F.A. or Ph.D. and college-level teaching experience.
Special Notes to Applicants
APPLICATION: Position begins August 12, 2024. Screening of applicants begins January 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply electronically atjobs.uncc.edu (Faculty Job #5081). Required submission materials include:
1. A letter of application addressing research and teaching experience and interests.
2. A Curriculum Vita/resume.
3. Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned.
4. A single essay/ statement addressing research, teaching and leadership philosophy (not toexceed three pages).
5. Three original confidential letters of reference (emailed or mailed directly fromprofessional affiliations) addressing your qualifications for this position.
6. Contact information for five references (postal and email addresses, and telephonenumbers).
Email Address or Physical Address for letters of reference:
[email protected]
or
Chair, Acting Search Committee
Department of Theatre
Robinson Hall, Room 363
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
Inquiries: Please direct any inquiries to [email protected]
Job Open Date 10/31/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 01/08/2024
Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
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