Stanford University Seeks Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design
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Stanford University Theater & Performance Studies seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design. |
Assistant Professor of Theatrical Design | Stanford University Theater & Performance Studies
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The Department of Theater & Performance Studies at Stanford University seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of theater practice, specializing in next-generation design technologies for live performance.
Contact
podwyer@stanford.edu
Patrice O'Dwyer
Address
http://taps.stanford.edu
Stanford TAPS
375 Santa Teresa Street
Stanford, CA 94305
USA
The Department of Theater and Performance Studies at Stanford University is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Theater Practice, specializing in next-generation design technologies for live performance. Faculty in this position will teach classes, contribute to the department's main-stage productions, advise graduate and undergraduate student performance projects, and take on relevant responsibilities in the department's production shops. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable potential for developing a career in design for professional theater and performance. We are especially interested in candidates who can help bridge the worlds of art and scholarship through hands-on experimentation and research on performance technologies.
The expected starting date of the appointment is September 1, 2017. Applicants should send a cover letter describing their work to date and outlining its future direction and a CV. In an effort to make the search process more efficient we also ask applicants to send a portfolio of creative work and/or a writing sample (no longer than 40 pages), two brief course descriptions, and three letters of reference to:
Prof. Matthew Smith
Search Committee Chair
Department of Theater and Performance Studies
Stanford University
375 Santa Teresa Street
Stanford, CA 94305-5010
USA
All requirements for a graduate degree in theater and performance design, performance studies, or a related field must be completed by September 2, 2017. For full consideration, application materials must be received by Monday November 14 at 5PM PST. No email applications accepted. Please apply on line at academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8120. Job posting number: 8120.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of, and applications from, women, members of minority groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical missions.
