The Lawrence University English Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in creative writing-poetry and American literature before 1900 to begin in the fall of 2014. Candidates must be prepared to teach introductory and advanced poetry workshops, as well as intermediate and advanced courses in American literature. Secondary teaching interests open but could include modernist and contemporary poetry or other areas. Responsibilities also include regular contributions to the freshman program and an ongoing commitment to scholarship or creative activity. Candidates should have either a Ph.D. in creative writing or a Ph.D. in literature and M.F.A. or terminal M.A. in poetry. Teaching load is two courses in each of three ten-week terms. Send letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, scholarly writing sample, and a 10-page selection of poetry to
https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com by November 1, 2013. Applicants should also have letters of recommendation sent to
search_english@lawrence.edu. Preliminary interviews conducted at MLA in January. Lawrence is a private, nationally ranked, liberal-arts college of about 1400 students and 120 faculty. Additional information about Lawrence and the department may be found at
http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/english/. AA/EEO: Lawrence University encourages applications from members of groups underrepresented in the English community.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate with the Music Director of Opera Studies and the Orchestra Conductor all activities relative to opera training and production; stage direction of mainstage production and opera scenes; classroom teaching in performance skills, acting for singers, opera workshop, and the possibility of other teaching responsibilities, depending upon candidate's interests and qualifications and institutional needs. Additional responsibilities include all service-related activities associated with a tenure-track position including student advising, admissions-related responsibilities, recruiting, developing relationships with music educators, and participating in committee assignments. The candidate will also be expected to occasionally teach courses outside of his/her primary discipline, such as Freshman Studies.
QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated excellence in stage direction for music theater (opera, operetta, musicals) and in teaching acting for singers. Appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience. Experience as a director with professional opera companies as well as collegiate teaching or work with young artist programs preferred. Lawrence University is committed to a close relationship between the Conservatory and the College; strong support of the ideals and goals of a broad liberal arts education is expected. An ability to collaborate with professors across a wide variety of disciplines is highly desirable.
RANK AND SALARY: Tenure-track. Rank and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.
APPLICATIONS: Please submit cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, professional development goals, curriculum vitae (including representative list of directed repertoire), video recordings (preferably of both rehearsal and performance), and academic transcripts to https://lawrencecareers.silkroad.com. In addition, please send three letters of reference to search_opera@lawrence.edu. We would like all documents submitted digitally as either Word documents or PDF files, and all video submitted as links to external sites. Candidates may be asked to submit representative programs.
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC: Serving approximately 350 music majors, the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, founded in 1874, is a distinguished undergraduate program offering preparation for professional careers in music within the intellectual environment of a liberal arts college. The Conservatory has an enviable reputation for producing outstanding musician-scholars, and our robust double degree program attracts fine musicians who have strong interests in a multitude of academic areas. We are seeking applicants who will thrive in this stimulating musical and academic environment.
Consideration of candidates will begin October 28th, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
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