Theatre Arts - Part-Time Lecturers

Description

The Theatre Arts Program at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for part-time teaching opportunities in undergraduate theatre courses. Occasional openings may include practice-based classes in the areas of acting, directing, movement, voice, playwriting, or dramaturgy; topics in theatre history, literature, and theory; and possibly the direction of student productions.

Qualifications:

• MFA for practice-based course subject
• PhD for academic courses (history, literature, and theory)

We are committed to promoting a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourage applications from minorities, women, and members of under-represented communities.

Local candidates are encouraged to apply as transportation costs are not covered by the university.

Applicants will need to submit:

1. Cover letter, naming the specific types of courses the applicant is interested in teaching
2. CV or Resume
3. Three references (Note: We will not consult them without interviewing first and requesting permission in advance.)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received by July 31, 2021.

The Theatre Arts Program is strongly committed to Penn’s Action Plan for Faculty Diversity and Excellence and to creating a more diverse faculty (for more information see: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/n02/diversityplan.html). The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. We encourage applications from minorities and persons who identify as women, queer, non-binary, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.