Assistant Professor of Theatre Education
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Assistant Professor of Theatre Education
About this Opportunity
The Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-line Theatre Education position beginning August of 2024. The Department seeks an individual with a commitment to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and entrepreneurial learning practices to work in our highly successful theatre education program. The successful candidate will be an accomplished pedagogue, teacher, mentor, and artist in the area of theatre education within a program that enjoys a placement rate of close to 100%. Ball State's theatre education option offers an innovative and “hands on” training curriculum consisting of rigorous and varied coursework, a strong foundation in both theatre and secondary education courses, and an emphasis on teaching experiences within the schools from the outset. Specializations should also include an understanding of technical theatre, theatre for youth, and a strong relationship with theatre educators across the country. Preferred consideration will be given to any candidate who possesses expertise in an additional area of theatre or dance including acting, dance, directing, stage management, theatre history, musical theatre, or design. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $53,000 annually.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-line Theatre Education position beginning August of 2024. The Department seeks an individual with a commitment to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and entrepreneurial learning practices to work in our highly successful theatre education program. The successful candidate will be an accomplished pedagogue, teacher, mentor, and artist in the area of theatre education within a program that enjoys a placement rate of close to 100%. Ball State's theatre education option offers an innovative and “hands on” training curriculum consisting of rigorous and varied coursework, a strong foundation in both theatre and secondary education courses, and an emphasis on teaching experiences within the schools from the outset. Specializations should also include an understanding of technical theatre, theatre for youth, and a strong relationship with theatre educators across the country. Preferred consideration will be given to any candidate who possesses expertise in an additional area of theatre or dance including acting, dance, directing, stage management, theatre history, musical theatre, or design. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one's lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department's, college's, and university's lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
Master's degree in theatre, education, or related discipline completed by date of employment or equivalent professional experience.
Past or present certification as a secondary teacher working in theatre or experience as a teaching artist with elementary or secondary students.
Ability to teach all levels of theatre education courses.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theatre Education completed by date of employment.
K-12 Teaching Experience
Three years of teaching experience at the university/college level.
Experience with production work including design.
Expertise in at least one additional area of theatre including, but not limited to, acting, directing, design, history/criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or stage management;
Experience mentoring and advising aspiring secondary theatre education teachers.
Required Certifications/Licensures
N/A
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Theatre & Dance:600050
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-8740
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301189F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/12/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/13/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
01/25/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Andy Waldron
ajwaldron@bsu.edu
765-285-0979
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Theatre Education
About this Opportunity
The Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-line Theatre Education position beginning August of 2024. The Department seeks an individual with a commitment to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and entrepreneurial learning practices to work in our highly successful theatre education program. The successful candidate will be an accomplished pedagogue, teacher, mentor, and artist in the area of theatre education within a program that enjoys a placement rate of close to 100%. Ball State's theatre education option offers an innovative and “hands on” training curriculum consisting of rigorous and varied coursework, a strong foundation in both theatre and secondary education courses, and an emphasis on teaching experiences within the schools from the outset. Specializations should also include an understanding of technical theatre, theatre for youth, and a strong relationship with theatre educators across the country. Preferred consideration will be given to any candidate who possesses expertise in an additional area of theatre or dance including acting, dance, directing, stage management, theatre history, musical theatre, or design. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Salary and benefit packages for this position are competitive, with salaries for this opportunity beginning at $53,000 annually.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Ball State Faculty Opportunities
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a tenure-line Theatre Education position beginning August of 2024. The Department seeks an individual with a commitment to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and entrepreneurial learning practices to work in our highly successful theatre education program. The successful candidate will be an accomplished pedagogue, teacher, mentor, and artist in the area of theatre education within a program that enjoys a placement rate of close to 100%. Ball State's theatre education option offers an innovative and “hands on” training curriculum consisting of rigorous and varied coursework, a strong foundation in both theatre and secondary education courses, and an emphasis on teaching experiences within the schools from the outset. Specializations should also include an understanding of technical theatre, theatre for youth, and a strong relationship with theatre educators across the country. Preferred consideration will be given to any candidate who possesses expertise in an additional area of theatre or dance including acting, dance, directing, stage management, theatre history, musical theatre, or design. Applicants should also be committed to inclusive pedagogies in their teaching, scholarship, and artistry.
Our dynamic faculty function as collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive members of the College of Fine Arts community, both within and beyond the home unit, serving as quality teachers, productive in creative and/or scholarly work, engaged in public service activities, and contributing to the Ball State and Muncie communities and beyond. Additionally, lifelong learning at Ball State University extends educational engagement beyond the classroom and includes learning for professional development, personal enrichment, or other goals throughout one's lifetime. Faculty will be expected to participate in the department's, college's, and university's lifelong learning opportunities when available and may be assigned teaching responsibility in this area as part of their overall responsibilities.
- A teaching load that may include all levels of course work within theatre education including methodology and introductory courses, directing for young audiences, and technical theatre for theatre educators;
- The ability to serve as a mentor and guide to pre-theatre educators in both production work within secondary schools and in more traditional student teaching settings;
- The ideal candidate will also have expertise in at least one additional area of theatre including, but not limited to, acting, directing, design, history/criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or stage management;
- Involved in creating courses or certificate programs that capitalize on the University's commitment to training educators post their undergraduate experience;
- Collaborate with colleagues on the vision, design, and management of the Theatre Education area;
- A dedication and commitment to helping foster and cultivate overall student success;
- Serve as a creative artist within the Department's active production program;
- Creating an active and tenure-worthy professional profile in the area of theatre education. This includes, most notably, scholarly publications in the area of theatre education, along with a balance of work in professional venues, presentations at reputable theatre and dance conferences, and other related professional activities that benefit the candidate, University, Department, and students being served.
- Fulfilling service obligations, including assigned committee work at the Department, College, and University level, on a national, regional, and local level.
- Working in collaboration with theatre and dance faculty, staff, and students in facilitating the theatre and dance production program at Ball State University.
Master's degree in theatre, education, or related discipline completed by date of employment or equivalent professional experience.
Past or present certification as a secondary teacher working in theatre or experience as a teaching artist with elementary or secondary students.
Ability to teach all levels of theatre education courses.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
M.F.A. or Ph.D. in Theatre Education completed by date of employment.
K-12 Teaching Experience
Three years of teaching experience at the university/college level.
Experience with production work including design.
Expertise in at least one additional area of theatre including, but not limited to, acting, directing, design, history/criticism, dramaturgy, playwriting, and/or stage management;
Experience mentoring and advising aspiring secondary theatre education teachers.
Required Certifications/Licensures
N/A
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Theatre & Dance:600050
College/Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-8740
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301189F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/12/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/13/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
01/25/2024
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Andy Waldron
ajwaldron@bsu.edu
765-285-0979
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Master's Transcripts
