| Wells College Theatre Program invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Acting and Directing to begin in the Fall of 2022. We seek an enthusiastic collaborator who can bring innovative, inclusive approaches to teaching and has a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity. The ideal candidate will bring a professional record in directing, performing, and developing new works, and can encourage connectivity between current Wells College Theatre students, alums, and professional theatrical artists. A successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses in acting, directing, management, and other technique-based courses. They will also direct and produce two theatrical productions a year, as well as assist in publicity and front of house duties for all additional program productions. Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is dedicated to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students. In this search, Wells College wishes to reinforce its commitment to increase faculty and staff diversity, recognizing that to provide a diverse learning environment is to prepare students for personal and professional success in a multicultural society. We strongly encourage applications from scholar-teachers who embrace equity, accessibility, anti-racist pedagogies, and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented groups at Wells, including indigenous, black, TLGBQIA+, and people with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply. Wells College cannot sponsor visas for international candidates at this time. Required Qualifications: - MFA in Acting or Directing from an accredited institution or university
- Experience in acting and/or directing in regional or professional theatre
- Experience in teaching at a college level with scholarly potential, demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural competence through the use of multicultural pedagogies
Preferred Qualifications: - Professional or educational experience in production and arts management
- Administrative experience, including budgeting and curriculum development
Essential Job Functions: - Teach three courses per semester (9 credit-hours)
- Oversee the curriculum, production season, and budgets for Wells College Theatre Program
- Advising and assisting students in an academic and professional level; this includes, but not limited to, senior thesis, internships, and professional networking in and out of the classroom
- Support the college through participation in admissions events, service on faculty committees, and community engagement and outreach
Application Requirements: - Cover letter
- CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy in which the candidate addresses their experience in teaching culturally and academically diverse student populations, and developing an inclusive classroom environment.
- Professional portfolio, including a statement of creative and research practice, uploaded as a single PDF (maximum, 15 pages) or website link
- List of three references
- Sample syllabus
Applications should be submitted online at www.wells.edu/employment. Complete applications received by March 25, 2022 will receive full consideration; however, the posting will remain open until the position has been filled. |
