New Mexico State University

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Department: Theatre Arts - Req#2011002460
Position Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) 9-month Posting #: 2011002460
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: September 16, 2011
Salary: Commensurate with education & experience
Qualifications: The Department of Theatre Arts at New Mexico State University seeks
applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Theatre. MFA in
Acting or Directing required. Ability to teach introductory through
advanced courses in acting for both majors and non-majors as well as
vocal production. Strongly prefer directing experience, ability to teach
course work in musical theatre. Prefer knowledge of period and historic
styles.
Examples of Duties: Teach 3-4 courses each semester; direct or act in 1-2 shows in the
department’s production season; maintain an active research portfolio
of traditional scholarship and/or professional creative activity; serve on
department, college and/or university committees; participate in
departmental recruitment, retention and outreach activities; advise
students; and other duties deemed appropriate.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Special Conditions: Regular 9-Month Tenure Track Position

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the University’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, professional resume, brief
statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, three letters of
recommendation and contact information for three references to-
Dr. William Storm
Chair-Search Committee
Department of Theatre Arts
New Mexico State University
P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3072
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Formal screening will begin November 16, 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Although paper copy/mailed applications are preferred, electronically mailed applications are accepted at wstorm@nmsu.edu if all requested materials are sent in Word or PDF format and sent in one email.
Faxed or incomplete application packets will not be considered.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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