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Teaching position Introduction to Theatre Space - Queen's University, DAN School of Drama and Music

This is a Permanent, Part-time position.

Category: Education
Province: Kingston, Ontario
Position: Teaching position Introduction to Theatre Space
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Posted: April 6, 2021

Job Description / Duties

The DAN School of Drama and Music at Queen’s University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates interested in teaching DRAM 240/3.0 Introduction to Theatre Space.

Due to the novel Coronavirus situation, in fall of 2021, there is a possibility that the DAN School may be delivering some courses remotely but it is anticipated that individual lessons will be presented in person.

Persons interested in this teaching opportunity may also be interested in the job of Production Manager which will be posted on our website by the end of May.

Qualifications / Required Skills

This is an on-campus, introductory seminar course with an expected enrollment of ~60 students. Candidates should have a university degree or college diploma in theatre production or the equivalent, and related teaching experience at the University level in Theatre Space and Stage Production. This is a term appointment with for the period of September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, with classes in session from September 1 to December 31, 2021.

Additional Information

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.

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, links to websites, etc.

Applications will be received until April 30, 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/.

Course Description:

DRAM 240/3.0 Introduction to Theatre Space

A theoretical and practical introduction to technical production including various elements of theatre space, design and construction, groundplans, and stage management.

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

NOTE Design Program Fee $25.

NOTE Students in DRAM Major and Medial Plans are strongly encouraged to take DRAM 246/1.5 in their second year concurrently with DRAM 240/3.0.

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

PREREQUISITE Level 2 or above and registration in a COCA, DRAM, MAPP, MUSC, MUTH, or STSC Plan.

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#6, 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.


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