Assistant Professor, tenure track

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Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor, tenure track

Job Description Summary
The Department of Theatre, Barnard College, Columbia University is recruiting a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre: a humanities research scholar with broad expertise in the field of race, drama, and theatre in North America, and specific research expertise in African American, Asian American, Latinx, and/or Indigenous theatre and drama. The successful candidate will develop a publication record sustaining a successful tenure review at both Barnard College and Columbia University, teach broadly-based historically-oriented required survey courses in the history of theatre and theatre studies globally, and develop specialized courses specific to their research in the context of a liberal-arts humanities degree. The candidate will also join the faculty of the Ph.D. Program in Theatre and Performance, an interdisciplinary doctoral program at Columbia University, and be eligible to teach graduate seminars, advise Ph.D. students, and serve on dissertations. The teaching load is 4 courses per year, with accompanying undergraduate advising, service on departmental committees, and service to the College and to the Ph.D. in Theatre and Performance. Applicants may also demonstrate relevant expertise in the areas of environmental theatre and sustainability; drama, theatre, and diaspora; and/or qualifications to teach stage directing, playwriting, design, or acting. The Department of Theatre at Barnard College offers the undergraduate theatre major to all Barnard College, Columbia College, and Columbia General Studies students.

Ph.D. in theatre studies, performance studies, literary studies, or another relevant field is required; degree in hand preferred, but confirmation of completed requirements for degree must be received no later than March 2024.

Online applications must include a cover letter describing current and future research and teaching experience; the letter should speak to an ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender and gender expression, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Application must also include a current c.v. ; statement of teaching philosophy, critical writing sample (a dissertation chapter, a recent article); and 3-5 letters of recommendation. Names and email addresses of referees should be listed in the application letter as well. Applications sent to: https://careers.barnard.edu/postings/6636

Review of applications will begin 10 October 2023.


Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We especially encourage women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.

Type of Position
Faculty

Department
Theatre

Full or Part Time
Full Time


Position Summary Information

Essential Duties Summary
Please refer to description above.

Required Qualification Summary
Ph.D. in theatre studies, performance studies, literary studies, or another relevant field is required; degree in hand preferred, but confirmation of completed requirements for degree must be received no later than March 2024.

Salary Range
$85,000 - $100,000 annually


Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Open Date
08/14/2023

Close Date
10/10/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Research Statement

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