The SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position as an Assistant Professor to teach in both disciplines, starting in August 2008.  Primary responsibilities include teaching all levels of Contemporary Dance Technique, Improvisation and/or Dance Composition, and Movement for Actors/Physical Theatre. Other desirable areas of expertise include, Interdisciplinary Performance studies and techniques, Digital Video processing/ production and archiving, Jazz or African based dance forms, Ballet, Actor training, Bartenieff Fundamentals, Kinesiology and/or other Somatic-based practice.

Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring of students, conducting and publishing research and/or artistic endeavors, and participating in department and college wide service activities.

Minimum required qualifications: MFA in Dance, Theatre or Performance Studies or other terminal degree with minimum 1-3 years previous teaching experience in higher education or equivalent professional experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to and have experience in interdisciplinary learning and the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to collaborative learning and teaching strategies in a student-focused, undergraduate liberal arts department.  Final candidates will be expected to present their artistic work through video and other portfolio media.   Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, benefits included.
 
Please send a letter of application, current CV, brief statement of teaching philosophy and three current letters of recommendation to:
Don Borsh, Search Committee Chair
Dept. of Theatre and Dance
Room 110 Dunn Hall
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY 13676.

A digital video portfolio will be requested of selected candidates.

Women and minorities and are strongly urged to apply.  Review of applications will begin December 17th, 2007, and continue until application is filled. SUNY Potsdam is an affirmative action, equal  opportunity employer that values diversity among its faculty, staff  and students.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age or disability.

Any further questions regarding this position may be directed to Don Borsh, at 315/267-2233, borshdp@potsdam.edu, or to Dr. Robin Collen, Chair, Dept. Of Theatre and Dance, at 315/267-2234, collenrl@potsdam.edu.

Open until filled. Posted 11/13/07

Deadline: August, 1, 2008