Office of the Chair

Department of Humanities

University of Toronto Scarborough

CUPE 3902 Unit 3

POSITIONS IN VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS-DRAMA

Fall/Winter 2007-08

POSTING DATE: Monday, April 16, 2007

CLOSING DATE: Monday, May 14, 2007

The following position(s) for a Sessional Lecturer is (are) available in the Department of Humanities, Visual & Performing Arts - Drama discipline for the Fall/Winter 2007-08 academic session. This is a regular posting in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 (Unit 3). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department's Applicant Pool: all Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since September 1, 2005 and all persons who have submitted an application within the past twelve months. All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to Professor William R. Bowen, Chair at the Department of Humanities, University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4. Applications may be faxed to (416)287-7116 or sent by e-mail to humanities-application@utsc.utoronto.ca

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay will be $6,275 for a half course (Y, F or S) inclusive fo vacation pay. The Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $6,775 for a half course (Y, F or S) inclusive of vacation pay.

Appointment dates: F courses: September 1 - December 31, 2007; S courses: January 1 - April 30, 2008

Sessional dates (including exam periods): F courses: September 10 - December 21, 2007; S courses: January 7 - May 2, 2008

Note: all positions involve the completion of any course grading not finished by December 31, 2007 for F courses; April 30, 2008 for S courses.

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Course Number/Title/Description: VPDB10H3F, Studies in Theatre History I: From the Greeks to 1642

A study of theatre history from classical Greece until the closing of the theatres in England. Using a thematic rather than a chronological approach, this course will examine Western theatre within the given period, as well as in terms of the social and cultural function of theatre as an art form.

Section: L01

Time: MO 12-2, WE 12-1

Estimated Enrolment: 35

Estimated T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments and final portfolios; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.

Qualifications: The candidate should have a completed PhD or be in the final stages of his/her doctoral studies in Drama. Teaching experience in the subject would be a preferred asset.

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Course Number/Title/Description: VPDC01H3F, Advanced Workshop: Performance

A continuation of the exploration of advanced performance techniques begun in VPDB02H.

Section: L01

Time: TU 3-5, TH 3-5

Estimated Enrolment: 16

Estimated T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: As above

Qualifications: The candidate should have extensive experience in teaching and in professional theatre.

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Course Number/Title/Description: VPDC40H3F, Special Topics in Theatre I

Special topics for intensive practical and/or theoretical study of some specific aspects of theatre. The topic to be explored in this course will change from session to session. Further information can be found on the VPA drama website.

Section: L01

Time: FR 10-12

Estimated Enrolment: 16

Estimated T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: As above

Qualifications: The candidate should have extensive teaching experience in the field of physical theatre. Professional experience is also required.

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Course Number/Title/Description: VPDB02H3S, Intermediate Workshop in Performance II

A continuation of VPDB01H, with an emphasis on more advanced performance techniques.

Section: L01

Time: TU 1-3, TH 1-3

Estimated Enrolment: 20

Estimated T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: As above

Qualifications: The candidate should have a minimum of five years of teaching experience at an advanced level, i.e. at a community college theatre program, university or professional theatre school.

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Course Number/Title/Description: VPDD01H3S, Supervised Performance

The practical study of major theatrical productions. Students will do research connected with the particular play that has been chosen for production at U of T Scarborough.

Section: L01

Time: TU 3-5, TH 3-5

Estimated Enrolment: 16

Estimated T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: As above

Qualifications: The candidate should have extensive experience in teaching and in professional theatre.

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The job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement