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POSTING DATE: June 13, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 22, 2019
POSITION: Part-Time Academic - THEA 3600.06XY: The Playwright in the Theatre
TERM: September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020 (Fall and Winter Term)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts
PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: This Part-Time Academic will take responsibility for the teaching and grading of THEA 3600.06XY: The Playwright in the Theatre, from September 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. The position scope may include supervision of rehearsals and performances of playwriting students’ work which may require some evening work in the Winter term. It may also involve organization and coordination of guest lectures, masterclasses and seminars over the course of the class. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment and to announce end of term student ratings/evaluations of instruction. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: MA, MFA or equivalent in Theatre, Drama or related discipline, and/or substantial professional experience as a playwright. Previous experience of teaching playwriting at a university level is an asset, as is 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 positing.

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.