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California State University, Sacramento
  • Position Number: 3744141
  • Location: Sacramento , CA
  • Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance


Tenure Track Faculty - African Diasporic Theatre, Performance, and Practice

Job No: 520703
Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time



COLLEGE: Arts & Letters


DEPARTMENT: Theatre & Dance


POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor of African Diasporic Theatre, Performance and Practice


DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The California State University, Sacramento Department of Theatre and Dance, one of 10 departments housed in the College of Arts and Letters, provides a broad and thorough foundation of the history, theory, literature and the practice of theatre and dance to students who wish to pursue post graduate studies or join the profession. As a teaching institution, our department offers a collaborative, artistic environment that reflects a richly complex and diverse global perspective complimented by national and international faculty and staff experience. Each year we offer four to six major productions and minor productions of one-acts, originals, and other shows, all of which provide an excellent showcase for the students of Theatre and Dance at Sacramento State. Physical facilities for these productions include the University Theatre for proscenium productions, the Playwright's Theatre for original and experimental productions, the Solano 1010 Dancespace used as a black box theater for dance productions, and the Studio Theatre for student-directed productions. The Sacramento State Theatre and Dance BA's are committed to training in studio practice, theory, performance, and all areas of technical theater including set, costume, lighting, sound, make-up, and hair design. Included in the program are Black and Chicanx/Latinx Theatre productions that make this department unique in the State University System.

The Department of Theatre and Dance, California State University, Sacramento is committed to ongoing antiracism initiatives and work around racial reckoning to decolonize pedagogies, season planning, curricula, and community engagement. Our Antiracism Action Plan (Living Document) can be found on our website: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/theatre-dance/action.html

For more information about this department: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/theatre-dance/

Why Sac State- https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/faculty-advancement/why-sac-state.html

POSITION DETAILS:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Sacramento State seeks a tenure track professor of African Diasporic Theatre, Performance and Practice, whose creative research and scholarship engages with social practice and community engagement. The department's ideal candidate will provide examples of teaching in African American Theory and Criticism, African Diasporic Performance Studies, Global Theatre History and Dramatic Literature.

The successful candidate will join a department that serves a diverse student population. The university is committed to committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of color, women, indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, Queer/ feminist performance studies, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

This position is part of a cluster hire initiative, launched by the College of Arts and Letters, focused on Social Practice and Social Justice in the Arts. By hiring in a thematic cluster, the college hopes to: increase faculty diversity; foster interdepartmental community and support; and decolonize across curricula and departmental lines (see https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/employment-opportunities.html for more information).

The classification annual salary range for this position is $64,860 - $143,928; the anticipated annual starting salary is $74,642.

JOB DUTIES:


-Teach a 12-unit per semester course-load including African Diasporic Theatre, African-American and Multicultural Theatre, Theory and Criticism; Script Analysis; and General Education Theatre courses

-Direct and provide leadership for Sons and Ancestors Theatre Organization

-Engaging in and producing scholarly and creative activities that contribute to the field and professional profile

-Actively participating in service to the Theatre major, Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Arts and Letters, and University through committee work (i.e., NAST accrediting agency committee responsibilities, season planning, department curricular committee activities, etc.)

-Advising students to degree completion.

-Advise student theatre organizations including the participation, coordination, and accompaniment of students to regional and national conferences such as the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Black Theatre Festivals among others

-Participate in department/college special events, outreach and student recruitment; assisting with development of curriculum; working as a cooperative, collaborative, and collegial member of faculty; serving the region, state, and nation in areas relevant to teaching, scholarship and creative work

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-PhD, DFA, or MFA in a related field or disciple at the time of appointment

-Minimum two years of teaching experience at the University or Community College level, including post-doctoral appointments, artist-in-residence and part-time faculty appointments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Expertise or specialties in at least two of the following: African Diasporic Theatre; World/Global Theatre; Playwriting; Black Women's Theatre and Drama; American Cultural Studies; Teaching Methodologies

-Evidence of scholarly work and research.

-Evidence of a professional body of work on the regional or national level

-Demonstrated ability to direct, mentor and produce for faculty and student productions

-Ability to teach large classes

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Review of files will begin at the beginning of February 3, 2023. The position remains open until filled.

For full consideration, applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a Diversity statement, and transcripts.

Candidates under further consideration will be asked to submit a one page creative or research statement, three letters of recommendation and three letters of recommendation (with phone numbers).

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: "As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement." As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, philanthropy, and campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.

Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Eligibility Verification
Candidate will be required to provide official transcripts of their highest degree earned and must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency ( ie. H-1-B Visa).


Advertised: December 14, 2022 (9:00 AM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/520703/tenure-track-faculty-african-diasporic-theatre-performance-and-practice







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