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POSTING DATE:    May 30, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE:    June 8, 2019

POSITION:    Part-Time Academic - THEA 2820.06XY: Dance and Movement II (September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:    Fountain School of Performing Arts   
PAY RATE:    As per CUPE Collective Agreement    

                       
WORK
ASSIGNMENT: This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the
teaching and grading of THEA 2820.06XY: Dance and Movement II, from
September 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. This course is a requirement for
students enrolled in the Honors BA in Theatre (Acting Program) and is a
practical, physical, studio exploration into movement and dance
techniques.  Emphasis is on time, space, energy, correct body alignment
and safe practices, with attention to the development of personal
expression through the mediums of movement and dance, as well as on the
development of practical skills in preparation for a career in the
professional theatre.  The instructor is required to provide a Method of
Assessment after consulting with full-time Acting Program faculty.  As
well, the instructor is required to prepare and grade all assignments,
and to calculate final marks in time for student interviews that take
place at the end of each term.  Final marks must then be submitted
online. This position works in collaboration with full-time Acting
Program faculty and reports to the Director of the Fountain School of
Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Bachelor of Arts or
equivalent degree, including the following qualifications are required
for this position:
(1) substantial experience and specialization in a
form of movement considered valuable for actors (especially movement
for the stage);
(2) ability to instruct students with diverse
dance-training backgrounds, new movers, and broad levels of musicality,
dexterity, and coordination;
(3)  teaching experience at the post-secondary level;  
(4)  experience coaching and choreographing for professional actors;
(5)  professional performance experience in dance, movement, and theatre; and
(6)  evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.  

If
you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing
(email is preferred) including a cover letter and a resume, by the
application deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS   B3H 4R2        Fax: (902) 494-2801         Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

NOTE:     If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting.
ALL
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON
SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE
UNIVERSITY.    

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture
grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages
applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially
visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and
gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the
diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
www.dal.ca/respect.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE:    May 30, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE:    June 8, 2019

POSITION: Part-Time Academic - THEA 3820.06: Dance and Movement III (September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020)
 
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts    

PAY RATE:  As per CUPE Collective Agreement    
                        
WORK ASSIGNMENT: 
This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and
grading of THEA 3820.06XY: Dance and Movement III, from September 1,
2019 to April 30, 2020. This course is a requirement for students
enrolled in the Honors BA in Theatre (Acting Program) and is a
practical, physical, studio exploration into movement and dance
techniques.  Emphasis is placed on the building of practical skills and
knowledge gained from the experience of THEA 2820X/Y.06 Dance and
Movement II with continued focus on the development of personal
expression through the mediums of movement and dance in preparation for a
career in the theatre.  The instructor is required to provide a Method
of Assessment after consulting with full-time Acting Program faculty. 
As well, the instructor is required to prepare and grade all
assignments, and to calculate final marks in time for student interviews
that take place at the end of each term.  Final marks must then be
submitted online.  This position works in collaboration with full-time
Acting Program faculty and reports to the Director of the Fountain
School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, including the following qualifications are required for this position:
(1) 
substantial experience and specialization in a form of movement
considered valuable for actors (especially movement for the stage);
(2)
ability to instruct students with diverse dance-training backgrounds,
new movers, and broad levels of musicality, dexterity, and coordination;

(3)  teaching experience at the post-secondary level;
(4)  experience coaching and choreographing for professional actors;
(5)  professional performance experience in dance, movement, and theatre; and
(6)  evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.  

If
you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing
(email is preferred) including a cover letter and a resume, by the
application deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS   B3H 4R2        Fax: (902) 494-2801         Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting.
ALL
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON
SUFFICIENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE
UNIVERSITY.    

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture
grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages
applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially
visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and
gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the
diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
www.dal.ca/respect.