What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Acting position at The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado?
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor - Acting DEPARTMENT: Schl of Theatre Arts & Dance Office BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/14/2024.
Position Summary:
We seek an ambitious, energetic, and quality driven contract renewable teacher to join one of the nation’s top undergraduate Theatre programs.
Job Duties:
This position will teach 4 classes per semester, including Acting I (acting fundamentals), Acting II (scene study) and other Theatre classes as needed. Expertise in voice and speech is an additional preferred area of expertise. This person will also be highly involved in recruiting perspective Acting students to the UNC School of Theatre Arts and Dance, including involvement in program auditions and attendance at high school theatre conferences. The School of Theatre Arts and Dance at UNC is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and enrolls approximately 325 undergraduate majors in five concentration areas, and 60 non-resident graduate students in Theatre Education and Dance Education. The School manages a robust academic production season averaging seven main stage productions per year including two musicals and a dance concert. It also operates the 88-year-old Little Theatre of the Rockies summer stock theatre. The School’s talented students are taught and mentored by 20 faculty and staff and an outstanding roster of professional/industry guest artists.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MFA in Theatre or a Theatre-Arts related field
- Demonstrated success in teaching Stanislavski, Meisner or a related acting technique
- Experience as a professional actor
- Demonstrated experience teaching a diverse student body
- Demonstrated ability to mentor students
Contact and Application Deadline:
Application is open until the position is filled; review of applications will begin June 15, 2024.
For questions, please contact Dr. Anne Toewe, Director of The School of Theater Arts and Dance, (Anne.toewe@unco.edu. 970-351-1299)
Applicants will submit a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy as well as their qualifications and experience; a curriculum vitae; a diversity statement; a statement that explains their approach to teaching acting in a pre-professional BFA program to acting and musical theater majors; and a list of references. Additional materials may be requested at a later date.
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and
continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to
learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability –
to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
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regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
