The Department of Drama, Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level commencing July 1, 2003. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

The Department offers an undergraduate program with a major focus on theatre in Canada in its current and historical context. The program examines the theatre on a laboratory model in which practice and theory inform each other.

The person appointed will be a scholar with demonstrated excellence in the areas of dramatic literature and critical theory with additional strengths, and some practical experience, in the area of either acting or design. The successful candidate will have a record of academic excellence with expertise in inter-disciplinary research and instruction, proven abilities as an effective teacher, and a post-graduate degree.

Academic staff at Queen's University are governed by a collective agreement, the details of which are posted at http://www.queensu.ca/qufa. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, gay men, and lesbians. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three recent letters of reference from persons familiar with your work as a scholar and/or teacher should be sent to Tim Fort, Head, Department of Drama, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2003. For additional information about our program, please see our web site at www.queensu.ca/drama.