Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies

Job ID

25683

Location

Queens College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Queens College Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies, starting in the fall of 2023. Teaching duties will include undergraduate courses in dramatic literature and introduction to theatre. The successful candidate will also work as a dramaturg with undergraduate students and is expected to develop courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The candidate is expected to remain actively engaged in research/scholarship, mentor and advise undergraduate students, and serve on departmental and college-wide committees.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in hand by June 1st, 2023; college teaching experience; and evidence of scholarly promise in dramatic literature, theory, and criticism. Preferred areas of research and teaching expertise include Performance Studies as well as theatre performance and literature of the historically underrepresented communities, such as African-American Theatre, Latinx Theatre and Caribbean Theatre. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $72,667 – $93,134

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

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Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

CLOSING DATE

Extended to 12/25/2022

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