Job Details

Assistant or Associate Professor in Theatre

Whitworth University


Salary: $57,010.00 - $68,459.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty (tenure track)

Location: Whitworth University Campus

Department: Theatre

Closing: Continuous

Position Summary
Since 1890, Whitworth University, a private, residential, comprehensive, master's-level, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian church, has held fast to its founding mission to provide its students an education of mind and heart characterized by rigorous and open intellectual inquiry and the integration of Christian faith and learning. Anchored in the Reformed tradition and enriched throughout its history by strong evangelical and ecumenical currents, Whitworth's mission is carried out by a diverse community of dedicated Christian scholars and staff members who are called to a variety of vocations to serve and support students. Whitworth believes the best learning occurs in the context of relationships - inside and outside of the classroom - where professors and staff members alike invest in students' lives. Whitworth is committed to modeling the highest standards of integrity and fairness and being a trusted and valued member of the community.

The Theatre Department at Whitworth University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Theatre with teaching, production, research, and service responsibilities. The Whitworth University Theatre Department offers students the unique opportunity to explore theatre from a faith-based perspective through various experiences. The department facilitates the creativity and discipline of its students through classes in acting, directing, non-traditional performance, design, theory, history, and literature. Performance opportunities such as mainstage productions and an improv troupe give students experience in a variety of performance styles. Whitworth University Theatre encourages students to develop a vision for the role of theatre in both their communities and the world at large.

Application review will begin on November 3, 2023.

Core Responsibilities
The anticipated responsibilities of this position, contingent on qualifications and needs, will consist of a combination of teaching undergraduate courses, supervising student projects, supporting mainstage productions in the candidate's area of expertise, and participating in departmental leadership, recruitment, and community engagement. Courses will be drawn from the following areas:

• Acting
• Directing
• Voice
• Movement
• Introduction to Theatre
• Script analysis
• Theatre History
• Other areas of expertise such as musical theatre, multicultural theatre, playwriting, etc.

The Theatre department at Whitworth University values diversity of background and experience. We seek scholars who enjoy collaborating with undergraduate students on applied research projects and who seek the challenge of inspiring students to reach their full potential. We believe that teachers with diverse backgrounds and experiences make our program stronger and provide better outcomes for our students.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in first-year seminar/transfer seminar courses
• Contribute actively to scholarship, research, and publication.
• Promote diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion as a means to support institutional excellence.
• As a Whitworth employee participate in service as outlined in the Handbook and departmental guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• MFA or PhD in Theatre or applicable field of study
• Experience directing, performing, and/or teaching in theatre at the educational, professional, or community level
• Ability to work effectively as a colleague with university administration, faculty, staff, students, and guest artists
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning
• Commitment to providing an equitable, just, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrated growth in cultural competence, awareness of societal and structural inequities and proven experience in effectively establishing relationships and positive communications with students and other constituents across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, varying abilities, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, class or religious perspectives
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church
• Demonstrated effectiveness or potential in college-level teaching
• Strong relational skills with students and colleagues
• Skill in the use of classroom technology

Position Details
Start Date
The position will start in the Fall of 2024!

Salary
Assistant Professor in Theatre
Term: 9 months
Hiring range: $57,010 to $63,718
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Associate Professor in Theatre
Term: 9 months
Hiring range: $61,253 to $68,459
Commensurate with years of credited service. 1.75% increase to the minimum salary is granted for each year of credited service at the rank of Associate Professor.

Application Attachments
The application will ask for the following attachments:

• A letter of interest that describes your approach to teaching and directing and relates your experience to the position's required qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Representative reviews, adjudications, or other assessments of creative work (if available)
• A short personal essay describing your personal Christian faith. This essay is intended to be a statement in your own words that will help the committee understand your interest in joining Whitworth's community of Christian scholars and integrating your faith into your teaching.
• Three most recent student feedback surveys (if available).
• Names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three academic references (one or more additional non-academic references who are able to speak to your qualifications for the position may also be included).

A background check, sexual misconduct check, and confirmation of degrees earned will be required of the successful candidate.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! Research continues to show that women and BIPOC candidates are less likely to hit the apply button unless they meet all the listed qualifications. One way we are working to overcome this trend is every search committee at Whitworth has a trained Equity Advocate (EA) serving on the team. Our EAs are trained to make space for committees to consider each candidate's unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when you click apply, please know that your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

Looking for resources to help with writing a faith statement? Check out our faith statement resource page for more information.

Learn more about our shared work to achieve and sustain inclusive excellence HERE.

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/whitworth/faculty/jobs/4207628/assistant-or-associate-professor-in-theatre




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