University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hiring for Lecturer in Theatre History/Dramaturgy at Greensboro, NC Full Time

Position Number:

999549

Functional Title:

Lecturer in Theatre History/Dramaturgy

Position Type:

Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass:

FC – Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The UNCG School of Theatre’s mission is to prepare students to be informed theatre practitioners with commitment to creativity, innovation, inclusion, and the advancement of the art form. The school recognizes the need to move toward creating an actively anti-racist and anti-biased space of creative practice by creating systemic change through workshops, continuing education, and professional development centered around anti-racist practices, theatrical intimacy, and bettering ourselves in service of our diverse and intersectional student body. Our community seeks candidates who are invested in creating communities of practice and care in which access is paramount. We have 17 full-time, professionally active faculty members who serve over 300 students in BA and BFA concentrations and in MFA programs in Acting, Design, Directing, and Theatre for Youth. The school mounts a yearly season of seven-to-eight plays and musicals, along with student-driven work and other types of performance opportunities. The School of Theatre is committed to creating and developing a diverse, engaged, artistically well-balanced body of future theatre professionals, performers, and teachers.

Position Summary:

The School of Theatre at UNC Greensboro welcomes applications for a professional-track Lecturer in Theatre History and Dramaturgy beginning in the fall of 2024. We seek to diversify our faculty by inviting applications from committed teachers with experience in advancing equity and inclusion in their teaching.

The salary range for this Lecturer position is $50,000–$55,000. Professional-track faculty at UNCG have the possibility for standing for promotion from Lecturer to Senior Lecturer after five years of service and then from Senior Lecture to Principal Lecturer after another five years of service. Each promotion comes with a base salary increase. Professional-Track Faculty can request, at the time of hire, that years of service in comparable appointments at one or more external institutions be recognized as service time at UNCG for purposes of meeting the five-year minimum period for promotion. This full-time faculty appointment is renewable and includes benefits. When the North Carolina state legislature approves cost-of-living increases for state employees, professional-track faculty receive the same cost-of-living increases as tenure-track faculty.

Minimum Requirements
• PhD in theatre, or MFA in dramaturgy or other associated areas of study (ABD with degree completed by the start date of August 1, 2024).•College-level teaching experience required—1-3 years minimum as Instructor of Record.•Experience mentoring and engaging with diverse populations of students.•Experience in teaching courses using culturally responsive pedagogies that support contemporary dramaturgical practices.

Please apply through the following link and seeking position # 999549. https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/

Applicants will need to provide:
a cover letter

• CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample syllabus demonstrating candidate’s experience with decolonizing curricula.
• A list of three references (including their professional affiliation, reference’s relationship to the applicant, email address, and phone number).

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in theatre, or MFA in dramaturgy or other associated areas of study (ABD with degree completed by the start date of August 1, 2024).• College-level teaching experience required—1-3 years minimum as Instructor of Record.• Experience mentoring and engaging with diverse populations of students.• Experience in teaching courses using culturally responsive pedagogies that support contemporary dramaturgical practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dramaturgical experience.• Demonstrated experience in decolonizing theatre history coursework.

Tenure Status:

Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Advise and actively mentor BA students.• Serve on school, college, and university committees.• Actively assist with student recruitment.

Recruitment Range:

$50,000 – $55,000

Org #-Department:

School of Theatre – 12222

Job Open Date:

10/25/2023

For Best Consideration Date:

12/01/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions – O, Hand Movement-Grasping – O, Holding – O, Reading – F, Writing – F, Eye-hand coordination – O, Hearing – C, Talking – F, Standing – F, Sitting – F, Walking – F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. – O

Work Environment:

Inside – F, Outside – F