DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND DRAMA

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA

FALL SESSION 2007

1 September 2007-30 April 2008

POSTING DATE: May 11, 2007

CLOSING DATE: May 16, 2007

The following Sessional Lecturer position is available in the Department of English and Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga for the 2007 Fall Session. This is an unanticipated vacancy, posted in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the CUPE 3902 (Unit 3). As required by the agreement, this posting is being emailed to all those in the Department's Applicant Pool, which consists of all Sessional Lecturers teaching for the UTM Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department since 1 September 2005 and anyone who has submitted an application and CV within the past twelve months. Applications from others are also welcome. Anyone wishing to be considered for this position must submit the attached Application Form as well as a current CV. E-submissions should be sent to Professor Leslie Thomson, Chair, Department of English and Drama c/o edassist@utm.utoronto.ca

Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the Sessional Lecturer I rate of pay wil be $6,275.00 for a half (F/S) course. The Sessional Lecturer II rate of pay will be $6,775.00 for a half (F/S) course. These rates are inclusive of vacation pay.

Sessional Dates (including Exam periods): 1 September 2007 - 31 December 2007 for F courses.

Note: Sessional positions involve completion of any course grading not completed at the end of the academic session.

Posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

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Course Number/Title/Description: DRE342H5F: Studies in Twentieth-Century Performance Styles

A seminar on a topic chosen by the instructor, having a particular focus on twentieth-century theories of performance. Includes optional practical workshop component.

Class Schedule: Section/Day/Time: L0101 MW 3-4

Estimated Enrolment: 35

Est. 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, admin and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.

Qualifications: PhD in Drama with specialization in/experience teaching modern performance styles; strong academic record and professional promise.

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Course Number/Title/Description: DRE222H5F Performance Text

An introduction to the techniques of dramaturgical analysis, through the study of selected dramatic texts as scripts for performance. Examples will emphasize modern and contemporary drama, as well as a range of styles, and will include one or more Theatre Erindale productions; other productions may also be included. Includes a practical workshop component. Objectives of the course include: introducing a full range of texts to which students might be exposed as theatre practitioners or audience members; focusing on the relationship between the performance event and its associated written text; introducing the definition of dramaturgy and the possible roles of the dramaturge; introducing the different ways of writing about performance, such as journal entries, reviews, and historical and formal/theoretical research.

Class Schedule: Section/Day/Time: L0101 MWF 10-11

Estimated Enrolment: 50

Est. T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: as above

Qualifications: PhD preferred, in Drama with specialization in/experience teaching performance analysis; strong academic record and professional promise.

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Course Number/Title/Description: DRE360H5F: Developmental Dramaturgy

A theoretical, historical, and practical study of the process of developmental dramaturgy. The course will include a survey and analysis of historical and contemporary interpretations of the role of dramaturgy in the creation of new work. Students will also participate in the practical application of dramaturgical strategies and techniques.

Class Schedule: Section/Day/Time: L0101 F 12-2

Estimated Enrolment: 25

Est. T.A. Hours: 0

Duties: as above

Qualifications: PhD preferred, in Drama with specialization and experience in the teaching and practice of dramaturgy; strong academic record and professional promise.