[e-drive][JOB: SENIOR INSTRUCTOR IN ACTING AND DIRECTING: VICTORIA]

[Darlene Bullard]

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Senior Instructor in Acting and Directing - UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
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The Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria invites
applications for a Theatre Generalist in Acting and Directing to be
offered at the rank of Senior Instructor. Suitable candidates will be
able to offer courses in acting, directing and theatre survey at first
and second year levels, and also possess sufficient expertise in upper
level undergraduate courses in acting and directing in order to teach
such courses if required. An undergraduate degree in theatre,  a diploma
from an internationally recognized theatre training institution and/or
professional equivalency are required. As well teaching experience at
the post-secondary level will be weighted heavily. 
 
Located within a magnificently equipped Faculty of Fine Arts-comprised
of departments of Music, Visual Art, History in Art, and Writing-The
Department of Theatre offers five different university degrees: the
B.F.A. for students majoring in Performance;  B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees
for Design, Production, and Directing majors; and the B.A. Honours,
B.F.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees for Theatre History majors. Our
purpose-built physical plant, the Phoenix Theatre Building, is one of
the finest teaching and performance facilities in the country, featuring
three state-of-the-art theatres, classrooms, studios and workshops, and
staffed by an outstanding team of dedicated and distinguished professors
and production personnel. In addition to our main-stage season, the
Phoenix is also home to The Student Alternative Theatre Company (SATCO),
which stages over a dozen completely student-driven works a year.
 
The University of Victoria is committed to an employment equity
programme and encourages applications from women, persons with
disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginal peoples. In accordance
with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is
specifically directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Others are encouraged to apply but are not eligible for appointment
unless no suitable Canadian citizen or permanent resident applies. 
 
The floor salary established by the university for this position is $
48,000 CDN and it is expected that the successful candidate will begin
their duties on January 1, 2004 or July 1, 2004 depending on their
availability.

Please send applications, including a cover letter, CV, and the names
and contact information of three references by September 15, 2003 to:
 
Professor Brian Richmond, Chair
Department of Theatre
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC  V8W 2Y2
Phone: (250) 721-7991
Fax: (250) 721-6596      Web:  phoenixtheatres.ca

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