Job Details

This ad is expired.

Theatre Teacher/Managing Director, Associate/Assistant Professor
Go to our website »

Position Number: 1421893
Location: Mankato, MN
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Theatre Teacher/Managing Director, Associate/Assistant Professor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: Minnesota State Mankato, MN
Job Type: Probationary
Department: Academic Affairs
Job Number: 01056
Position: Probationary*
Date of Appointment: August 19, 2019
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin April 9, 2019, and go until the position has been filled.

Responsibilities
This position will serve as a senior member of the Performance Faculty, teaching classes in Directing, Acting, Theatre Speech, Theatre Management, Theatre History and/or others as qualified. This position will also serve the Department of Theatre and Dance as its Managing Director and will develop and coordinate production budgets, productions schedules, box office, front of house activities and fundraising. Finally, this person will be expected to direct at least one main stage production per year.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twelve (12) credits per semester of instruction.
The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified, such as Directing, Acting, Theatre Speech, Theatre Management, Theatre History and/or others as qualified.
The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (see Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

Required Qualifications

MFA or PhD in Theatre Arts or relevant area. (Degree must be conferred on an official transcript by date of appointment.)
Demonstrated ability to teach on the College or University level.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
Five (5) years collegiate teaching experience.
Three (3) years of Theatre Management experience.
Five (5) years of Theatre Production experience.
Experience with computerized box office systems.
Experience with complex budgeting systems.
Fundraising experience.
Demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach applied courses at the graduate level.
Experience advising and mentoring students.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and staff in a collegial and cooperative manner.
Demonstrated commitment to department, college, university, discipline and community service.
Demonstrated experience in accreditation, program review, and/or assessment.
Demonstrated ability to work collaborative and creatively on a production team.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Willingness to contribute to the Department's strong participation and involvement with the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Creative or scholarly interests that will advance the mission and goals of the Theatre and Dance Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Demonstrated ability to be strongly involved in the creative processes of the department, including the directing of productions.

Additional Information

The Department of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to two primary goals: to provide students with the highest caliber of training in theatre and dance that will allow them to create performances of any kind at any level, and to provide the southern Minnesota region with a multifaceted, high quality theatrical experience. These goals interweave to provide entertainment and education to those on both sides of the curtain. For more information about the Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato please visit our website at:https://www.mnsu.edu/theatre/.

University Demographics

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is a regional comprehensive university with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 53,000 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Serving ~18,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with >200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18+% students of color and 1,300+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions, 3 additional locations, and extensive partnerships. With ~1,700 faculty and staff, the University has an annual budget of $216 million, and generates $781.5 million in economic impact per year. Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities.

Noteworthy facts include: specialized accreditation, certification, or recognition, by more than 24 accrediting bodies; designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture, by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2015; selection among the top 10% of American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) institutions for the Re-imagining the First Year of College (RFY) project; and an Intercollegiate Athletics program that has ranked in the top 5 nationally within the Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings for 7 of the last 10 years.

We seek to attract teaching and research-active, culturally and academically diverse faculty members, with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation

Additional information about Minnesota State Mankato can be found at mnsu.edu

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato, select the job title, and click the green "Apply" button at the top of the job posting page. A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for three(3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of candidate's relevant graduate degree(s)
Cover Letter
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Paul J. Hustoles, Chair,
Department of Theatre and Dance
201 Earley Center for Performing Arts
Email: paul.hustoles@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-2118
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mankato/jobs/2361613/theatre-teacher-managing-director-associate-assistant-professor-aa20047