4-4 is a heavy teaching load, but this gig is in Philly. I wouldn’t mind living near the city again and close to some of my family too.
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Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Theatre and Dance and Women’s Studies to begin in Fall 2010.
Responsibilities: Applicants must have a record of successful teaching and demonstrate scholarly promise. West Chester currently offers both a major and minor in Women’s Studies with contributing faculty from a wide variety of departments across the University. The Theatre and Dance Department offers a BA in Theatre with concentrations in performance, dance, musical theatre, technical theatre, and general theatre. The teaching load is 4-4. Competitive Salary and Benefits. See: http://www.wcupa.edu/womensstudies and http://www.wcupa.edu/cvpa/indexTHD.asp.
Requirements: We seek candidates with expertise in teaching about women and gender and a commitment to developing our thriving Theatre and Dance program, along with our growing program in Women’s and Gender Studies. Applicants should be prepared to teach introductory women’s and gender studies courses and undergraduate courses in feminist theories, as well as courses in performance studies, dance studies, or theatre and dance courses related to race, gender, and sexuality studies. The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary training and will have the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary courses in theatre or dance. Field of specialization is open. A terminal degree (PhD preferred) in Theatre, Dance, Interdisciplinary Studies, Performance Studies, Women’s Studies and/or Gender Studies, with a record of contributions in Theatre or Dance and Women’s and/or Gender Studies, is required by May 2010. In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.
To Apply: Please send a letter of interest, CV, official graduate transcripts, 3 or more letters of reference, a statement of teaching philosophy explaining commitment to feminist pedagogy, and two sample syllabi to Dr. Jen Bacon, Director of Women’s Studies, West Chester University, West Chester PA 19383. Review of applications begins December 1, 2009, and continues until position is filled.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of fostering an inclusive environment. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women and persons of color are particularly encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting checks.
Application Information
Postal Address:
Dr. Jen Bacon, Director of Women’s StudiesWest Chester UniversityMain HallWest Chester, PA 19383
