Queens College seeks Theatre Professor

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

The Queens College Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Theatre, starting Fall 2010. Requirements: Ph.D. in hand by 1 June '10; college teaching experience; and evidence of scholarly promise in dramatic literature, theory and criticism. Preferred areas of research and teaching expertise include Performance Studies, African-American, African, Afro-Caribbean or Latino Theatre. Although this is a scholarly appointment, a candidate with demonstrated ability to teach acting/directing is desirable. Teaching duties will include undergraduate courses in dramatic literature and introduction to theatre. The successful candidate is expected to develop courses in his/her area of specialization. He/she is expected to remain actively engaged in research/scholarship, mentor and advise students, and serve on departmental and college-wide committees. Salary: $42,873 - $74,133. Please submit letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation written within the last two years and a writing sample (article, book chapter or dissertation chapter) by December 28, 2009. Only ONLINE applications will be accepted (letter of application, CV, supporting materials). Send to here. Click on Advanced Search and search by the Job Opening ID, 1809. Materials that are too large to submit online and letters of recommendation coming directly from referees should be sent to the following address by December 28, 2009: Assistant Professor of Theatre Search Committee, Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, New York 11367. AA/EOE/IRCA/ADA