Search CITT/ICTS

Job Description / Duties

The DAN School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching DRAM 242/3.0 Introduction to Theatre Production.

Due to the novel Coronavirus situation, in winter of 2022, there is a possibility that the DAN School may be delivering some courses remotely but it is anticipated that most courses will be presented in person.

This is an on-campus, introductory lecture and lab course with an expected enrolment of ~40 students.

This is a term appointment with for the period of January 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022, with classes in session from January 1 to April 30, 2022.

Applications will be received until 30 April, 2021. Review of applications will commence shortly thereafter, and the final appointment is subject to budgetary approval. Additional information about the DAN School of Drama and Music can be found at https://sdm.queensu.ca/.

Applications should include a complete and current curriculum vitae, letters of reference from two (2) referees, and any other relevant materials the candidate wishes to submit for consideration such as a letter of intent, teaching dossier, a design portfolio, website links, etc.

Course Description:

DRAM 242/3.0 Introduction to Theatre Production

A theoretical and practical introduction to theatre production including various elements of design construction, costume, properties, lighting and sound systems and equipment.

NOTE Preference will be given to students registered in a DRAM Plan or who require this course for their plan.

NOTE Costume construction Fee $25.

LEARNING HOURS 120 (18S;18Pc;84P)

PREREQUISITE A grade of B- in DRAM 240/3.0 or FILM 250/6.0.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Candidates should have a university degree or the equivalent, or at least 5 years of equivalent professional experience, and related teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Additional Information

The Dan School offers a comprehensive and cutting-edge undergraduate education in drama, music and music theatre and a certificate program in entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity. Our faculty and our programs foster collaboration among our students in ways that extend the range of their skills and help to develop their imaginations and entrepreneurial abilities. Launched just a few years ago, our graduate program in Arts Leadership is thriving. The performance home of the Dan School is the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, a beautiful first-class facility on the shore of Lake Ontario, which contains a magnificent concert hall, a black box studio, a rehearsal hall, a recital hall, as well as range of studios, practice rooms, and classrooms.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during this process, please contact: Katherine Peter, Academic Program Manager, peterk@queensu.ca.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete

Salary: The academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/queens-qufa-collective-agreement.

Contact Information

Please email* applications and ask referees to email* supporting letters to:

Dr. Craig Walker, Director
DAN School of Drama and Music
c/o Ms. Katherine Peter, Academic Program Manager. DSDM.Jobs@queensu.ca

* Subject: AD REF#7, Candidate Name

Employer Profile

The Dan School offers a comprehensive and cutting-edge undergraduate education in drama, music and music theatre and a certificate program in entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity. Our faculty and our programs foster collaboration among our students in ways that extend the range of their skills and help to develop their imaginations and entrepreneurial abilities. Launched just a few years ago, our graduate program in Arts Leadership is thriving. The performance home of the Dan School is the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, a beautiful first-class facility on the shore of Lake Ontario, which contains a magnificent concert hall, a black box studio, a rehearsal hall, a recital hall, as well as range of studios, practice rooms, and classrooms.