Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
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The Department of Dramatic Art at UNC–Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy. The role carries a 2/2 teaching load, with undergraduate courses in dramaturgy, theatre history, dramatic literature, and related areas. The successful candidate will maintain an active scholarly and/or creative research program emphasizing Asian, African, and/or Latin American theatre and performance, and contribute to departmental production and artistic activities.
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Employment Type: Permanent Faculty
Vacancy ID: FAC0006168
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Position Summary/Description:
The Department of Dramatic Art at UNC -Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Dramaturgy. The position carries a 2/2 teaching load and with courses in dramaturgy, theatre history, dramatic literature, and related areas at the undergraduate level.
The successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarly and/or creative research, with an emphasis on Asian, African, and/or Latin American theatre and performance. The position will also contribute to the Department’s production and artistic activities through dramaturgy, student mentorship, and/or collaboration with PlayMakers Repertory Company and/or the Kenan Theatre Company.
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- Education
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