Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre: Acting/Directing

Company: Binghamton University, State University of New Yor
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Category:: FacultyDepartment:: TheaterLocations:: Binghamton, NYPosted:: Apr 15, 2020Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-timeAbout Binghamton University:Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.Job Description:Binghamton University seeks a full-time one-year Visiting Assistant Professor to teach foundational acting classes and direct one mainstage production in the 2020-2021 academic year. This is a one-year position with a possibility to apply for a full-time position. In addition to directing and teaching acting, the Department would be interested in expertise in one or more of the following areas: experience in African Diaspora & African American theatre, Asian & Asian American theatre, Latinx, or LGBTQ theatre. Expertise in other specializations (physical theater, stage combat, voice, intimacy direction, etc) would be considered as well. The preferred candidate's teaching approach will be informed by professional practice and influenced by traditional and emerging trends in actor training in addition to being compatible with the methods of Stanislavski, Meisner, Wangh and Linklater. We are seeking artists who have worked actively to present diverse stories and who understand the importance of inclusion in studio and classroom environments. The ideal candidate will be an artist-teacher, whose teaching, creative activity, and/or professional experience will contribute to diversity and equity, and/or which addresses questions of interest to historically under-represented or underserved communities.Candidates should be able to address issues of race and representation in all of their courses. The department is committed to providing opportunities to increase participation in classes and productions by students of color and other marginalized communities. The successful candidate will bring expertise to this dialogue. The candidate should have facility with culturally responsive acting approaches, and possess a fluid adaptable pedagogy. An ability to work and teach collaboratively, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education beyond the classroom are essential. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to:Creative collaborationTeaching excellenceDeveloping a professional profile as a practitioner and/or scholarBuilding a respectful and inclusive environment that uses mentoring techniques designed to increase the likelihood of success for every studentOrganizational dutiesThank you for considering Binghamton University in your career search. The premier public university in the northeast is not only a great place to learn - - it's a great place to work!Requirements:Requirements:Expertise in Acting PedagogySignificant professional/educational theatre experienceAbility to build an inclusive learning environmentDirecting experiencePreferred:An additional multi-cultural specialization desiredUndergraduate university teaching experience desiredMFA Preferred - Candidates with a BA/BS and substantial professional directing, acting and/or teaching experience consideredAdditional Information:The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.Application Instructions:Applicants should submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae/resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, and link(s) to directing samples or creative work. Binghamton University is committed to cultivating a diverse learning community. Applicants should explain how their classroom and scholarly practices will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. Please also include the names and contact information for three references who are able to speak to the candidate's teaching technique and/or directing abilities/artistry. This information may be used to solicit reference letters. Review of applicants will begin on April 30th, 2020. The position will remain open until filled. https://www.binghamton.edu/academics/provost/faculty-resources/employment.html.

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