Assistant Professor of Theatre

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

TITLE Tenure Track Faculty Position in Theatre

DEPARTMENT Communication and Theatre

SUPERVISOR Laura Pollom (Department Chair)

Job Description

The department of Communication and Theatre invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in theatre beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year.

Responsibilities include teaching basic and advanced theatre-related courses (such as Acting, Directing, Introduction to Theatre, Voice and Movement, etc.) as well as courses in the general education core; directing at least one theatre production per year; serving as Artistic Director at some point in their career at CUC; plus other duties as assigned.

Candidates should have significant professional experience in directing and/or acting, as well as formal college teaching experience. They must be committed to excellence and have a terminal degree in theatre (MFA or PhD'ABD will be considered).

Successful candidates will be invited on campus for an interview.

Concordia University is a Lutheran university. Candidates must be able to support the mission of the university as a Lutheran Christian institution based in the liberal arts. Concordia University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion affiliation.

About Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at CUChicago.edu.

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