The University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Drama, recently ranked the 4th best Drama program in the world by The Hollywood Reporter, seeks to create an equitable and diverse training environment for the entertainment industry where each individual student feels a strong sense of belonging while on campus, and fully prepared to enter the industry as an artist and as a business person upon graduation. With equal emphasis on working on camera, scripted and devised stage work, and intensive preparation for the business of entertainment, graduates leave positioned for both artistic and professional success.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Drama invites any individual to fill a full-time position as Assistant/Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Performance, beginning in the academic year 2022-2023. At UNCSA, we strive to create a safe environment, one that allows people from all walks of life to thrive. Education and art-making can be transformational forces for change and we are working so that change leads toward justice. UNCSA's top priority is to foster a sense of trust between students, faculty and staff that encourages everyone to bring forward their most authentic selves and therefore their most authentic art. We are committed to creating safe spaces that do not silence or repress any individual or community. UNCSA Drama is fundamentally changing aspects of the program that perpetuate discriminatory behavior, through such acts as the excavation of internalized biases as well as assessing the revered systems and techniques of theatrical training that cater to privileged, white, cis, male, abled bodies.

This multi-year contract faculty position will contribute to the UNCSA School of Drama in three categories: Teaching, Creative Activity/Research, and Service.

The UNCSA School of Drama recognizes that not all teaching is done in a traditional classroom setting and we are able to hire artists based on their work experience; therefore, we encourage all that are interested to apply.

Faculty teaching undergraduate level courses must possess: Earned doctorate/master's degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline or earned master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline OR Equivalent professional/experiential qualifications OR Equivalent combination of education and professional experience

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An EHRA Faculty application is required in order to be considered for a faculty position. Please note, EHRA applications do not have an employment entry section. Instead, a resume/CV will be required to be uploaded by the applicant, along with any other documents the Department or assigned Search Committee deem relevant for the review process. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process.

The following documents are required to be uploaded with the application;

UNCSA follows the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) guidelines for faculty credentialing. The successful candidate will be required to submit a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of earned degrees, and/or substantiating documentation of experiential qualifications as a condition of employment.

Pursuant to UNCSA policy, as a condition of employment the University must obtain a criminal background report and determine that the nature and seriousness of any criminal offenses do not render employment with the University inappropriate.

UNCSA is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees in offering access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or political affiliation.