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Title: Instructional Assistant Professor - School of Theatre, Dance and Film - Creating a Pool
Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Theatre and Dance
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, the School of Theatre, Dance and Film maintains a pool of qualified persons interested in non-tenure-track teaching positions. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as vacancies become available. There may not be an actual vacancy at the time you apply.

This position is represented by the Illinois State University Education Association and may have associated dues or fees.

Additional Information

The School of Theatre, Dance and Film is one of four schools within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. The School has 35 faculty, 12 staff, and 370 students enrolled in the B.A./B.S. (Acting, Dance, Dance Teacher Education, Film and Digital Media, Musical Theatre, Production Design and Technology, Theatre Studies, and Theatre Teacher Education), M.A./M.S. (Theatre Studies), and M.F.A. (Directing, Costume, Lighting, and Scenic Design) degrees. Its current production season consists of eight theatre productions and two dance concerts in two facilities, a 525-seat proscenium space and a flexible space that can be adapted to a 125-seat thrust or 150-seat arena. The School is also home to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and maintains membership in URTA, with programs accredited by NAST. See https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/theatre-dance/.

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Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree
2. State law mandates demonstrable oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position.

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Reference List (at least three professional references and contact information)
Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed as vacancies become available.

Contact Information for Applicants

Human Resources
Michelle Klunke
msklunk@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.