Lecturer in Acting, One Year Non-Renewable
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Theatre
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Mar 26, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: N/A
Position ID:: 174036

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Theatre Department at Binghamton University seeks a full-time Lecturer in Acting to teach foundational acting classes in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a one-year non-renewable position. In addition to teaching acting, the Department would be interested in expertise in one or more of the following areas: African Diaspora & African American theatre, Asian & Asian American theatre, Latinx theatre, physical theater, stage combat, voice, and/or intimacy direction. The preferred candidate's teaching approach will be informed by professional practice and influenced by traditional and emerging trends in actor training. We expect this position to teach introductory acting classes and a course in their area of specialty, as well as to collaborate with faculty on student mentorship efforts.

The ideal candidate will be an artist-teacher, whose teaching and/or professional experience will contribute to diversity and equity. The department is committed to providing opportunities to increase participation in classes and productions by students of color and other marginalized communities. The candidate should have facility with culturally responsive acting approaches, and possess a fluid, adaptable pedagogy. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Binghamton is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Expertise in Acting Pedagogy
• Ability to build an inclusive learning environment
• University or professional studio teaching experience

Preferred:

• An additional specialization desired
• Professional acting experience desired
• MFA Preferred - Candidates with a BA/BS and substantial professional directing, acting and/or teaching experience considered

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a Curriculum Vitae/resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should explain how their teaching will serve to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment. Please also include the names and contact information for three references who are able to speak to the candidate's teaching technique and/or artistry. This information may be used to solicit reference letters. Completed applications submitted by April 22, 2024 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Apply here: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174036