Assistant Professor, Performing Arts Department and the Department of English
- Employer
- Washington University in St. Louis I Arts & Science
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Ref
- 53005
- Starts
- Closes
- Sector
- Faculty, Other
- Location
- East
Assistant Professor, Performing Arts Department and the Department of English
Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Campus: School of Arts & Sciences: Performing Arts
Location
Danforth Campus in St. Louis, MO
Open Date
Aug 14, 2023
Description
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, Performing Arts Department and the Department of English – Assistant Professor.
Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a joint appointment for a tenure-track faculty position in the Performing Arts Department (75%) and the Department of English (25%) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2024. This position is open to a specialist in playwriting, screenwriting, and/or other modes of writing for performance (e.g., opera/musical theatre libretti, TV/radio serials). Candidates with additional experience in devised, multi-mediated forms, adaptation, and/or translation are especially welcome to apply. An MFA in playwriting or screenwriting and/or PhD in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Duties may include teaching “Introduction to Playwriting” and other courses, producing our annual Hotchner Festival of new student plays, maintaining an active profile writing for production and/or publication, advising students, participating in department governance, and university service. Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and we seek to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.
Qualifications
This position is open to a specialist in playwriting, screenwriting, and/or other modes of writing for performance (e.g., opera/musical theatre libretti, TV/radio serials). Candidates with additional experience in devised, multi-mediated forms, adaptation, and/or translation are especially welcome to apply.
An MFA in playwriting or screenwriting and/or PhD in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
Application materials should include:
• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of creative practice (tracing the trajectory of your creative vision as it has manifested in production and/or publication)
• a teaching statement (describing specific assignments or methods for convening an inclusive classroom or workshop space in which students can effectively meet learning objectives)
• a sample dossier of ≤ 25 pages of supporting material (e.g., short plays, excerpts from full-length plays, video links and/or reviews of produced works)
• upon request only : In late October, select candidates will be asked to submit a full-length writing sample of their choice, representative syllabi, and the names of three recommenders. These materials should be ready to submit by November 3 rd . If letters of recommendation are further requested, they should be received by mid-December.
Applications received before October 2nd will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee.
Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/ .
Assistant Professor of Political Science- International Relations or Comparative Politics (East Asia)
Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Campus: School of Arts & Sciences: Political Science
Location
St. Louis
Open Date
Aug 14, 2023
Description
The Department of Political Science and the Global Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis invite applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in comparative politics or international relations with a focus on East Asia. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2024. A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Duties will include teaching assigned courses, conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in department and program governance, and university service.
Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and we seek to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.
Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/ .
Application Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, at least three letters of reference, writing samples, and other relevant materials.
Applications received before September 15, 2023 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. All applications and supporting documentation should be submitted electronically through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129812 . If you encounter difficulties with the application process or have any additional questions, please email Autumn Dennis autumnd@wustl.edu .
Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Campus: School of Arts & Sciences: Performing Arts
Location
Danforth Campus in St. Louis, MO
Open Date
Aug 14, 2023
Description
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS, Performing Arts Department and the Department of English – Assistant Professor.
Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a joint appointment for a tenure-track faculty position in the Performing Arts Department (75%) and the Department of English (25%) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2024. This position is open to a specialist in playwriting, screenwriting, and/or other modes of writing for performance (e.g., opera/musical theatre libretti, TV/radio serials). Candidates with additional experience in devised, multi-mediated forms, adaptation, and/or translation are especially welcome to apply. An MFA in playwriting or screenwriting and/or PhD in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Duties may include teaching “Introduction to Playwriting” and other courses, producing our annual Hotchner Festival of new student plays, maintaining an active profile writing for production and/or publication, advising students, participating in department governance, and university service. Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and we seek to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.
Qualifications
This position is open to a specialist in playwriting, screenwriting, and/or other modes of writing for performance (e.g., opera/musical theatre libretti, TV/radio serials). Candidates with additional experience in devised, multi-mediated forms, adaptation, and/or translation are especially welcome to apply.
An MFA in playwriting or screenwriting and/or PhD in a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Application Instructions
Application materials should include:
• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of creative practice (tracing the trajectory of your creative vision as it has manifested in production and/or publication)
• a teaching statement (describing specific assignments or methods for convening an inclusive classroom or workshop space in which students can effectively meet learning objectives)
• a sample dossier of ≤ 25 pages of supporting material (e.g., short plays, excerpts from full-length plays, video links and/or reviews of produced works)
• upon request only : In late October, select candidates will be asked to submit a full-length writing sample of their choice, representative syllabi, and the names of three recommenders. These materials should be ready to submit by November 3 rd . If letters of recommendation are further requested, they should be received by mid-December.
Applications received before October 2nd will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee.
Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/ .
Assistant Professor of Political Science- International Relations or Comparative Politics (East Asia)
Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Campus: School of Arts & Sciences: Political Science
Location
St. Louis
Open Date
Aug 14, 2023
Description
The Department of Political Science and the Global Studies Program at Washington University in St. Louis invite applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in comparative politics or international relations with a focus on East Asia. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall semester of 2024. A Ph.D. in Political Science or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment. Duties will include teaching assigned courses, conducting research, writing for publication, advising students, participating in department and program governance, and university service.
Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Washington University, and we seek to create inclusive classrooms and environments in which a diverse array of students can learn and thrive.
Each year Washington University publishes a Safety and Security brochure that details what to do and whom to contact in an emergency. This report also publishes the federally required annual security and fire safety reports, containing campus crime and fire statistics as well as key university policies and procedures. You may access the Safety and Security brochure at https://police.wustl.edu/clery-reports-logs/ .
Application Instructions
Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, at least three letters of reference, writing samples, and other relevant materials.
Applications received before September 15, 2023 will receive full consideration. Consideration after that date will be at the discretion of the search committee. All applications and supporting documentation should be submitted electronically through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/129812 . If you encounter difficulties with the application process or have any additional questions, please email Autumn Dennis autumnd@wustl.edu .