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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2

POSTING DATE: June 5, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2019

POSITION: Part-Time Academic
THEA 2820.06XY: Dance and Movement II
September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts

PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of THEA 2820.06XY: Dance and Movement II, from September 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. Thiscourse is a requirement for students enrolled in the Honors BA in Theatre (Acting Program) and is a practical, physical, studio exploration into movement and dance techniques. Emphasis is on time, space, energy, correct body alignment and safe practices, withattention to the development of personal expression through the mediums of movement and dance, as well as on the development of practical skills in preparation for a career in the professional theatre. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment after consulting with full-time Acting Program faculty. As well, the instructor is required to prepareand grade all assignments, and to calculate final marks in time for student interviews that take place at the end of each term. Final marks must then be submitted online. This position works in collaboration with full-time Acting Program faculty and reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, including the following qualifications are required for
this position:
(1) substantial experience and specialization in a form of movement considered valuable for
actors (especially movement for the stage);
(2) ability to instruct students with diverse dance-training backgrounds, new movers, and
broad levels of musicality, dexterity, and coordination;
(3) teaching experience at the post-secondary level;
(4) evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) including a cover letter and a resume, by theapplication deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Fax: (902) 494-2801 Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT
ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE UNIVERSITY.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie
University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages
applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more
information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.

POSTING DATE: June 5, 2019
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 14, 2019
POSITION: Part-Time Academic - THEA 3820.06: Dance and Movement III (September 1, 2019 – April 30, 2020)
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Fountain School of Performing Arts
PAY RATE: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT: This Part-Time Academic will be fully responsible for the teaching and grading of THEA3820.06XY: Dance and Movement III, from September 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020. This course is a requirement for students enrolled in the Honors BA in Theatre (Acting Program)and is a practical, physical, studio exploration into movement and dance techniques.
Emphasis is placed on the building of practical skills and knowledge gained from the experience of THEA 2820X/Y.06 Dance and Movement II with continued focus on thedevelopment of personal expression through the mediums of movement and dance in preparation for a career in the theatre. The instructor is required to provide a Method of Assessment after consulting with full-time Acting Program faculty. As well, the instructor is required to prepare and grade all assignments, and to calculate final marks in time for student interviews that take place at the end of each term. Final marks must then be submitted online. This position works in collaboration with full-time Acting Program faculty and reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, including the following qualifications are required for
this position:
(1) substantial experience and specialization in a form of movement considered valuable for actors (especially movement for the stage);
(2) ability to instruct students with diverse dance-training backgrounds, new movers, and broad levels of musicality, dexterity, and coordination;
(3) teaching experience at the post-secondary level;
(4) evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.

If you are interested in the above position, please apply in writing (email is preferred) including a cover letter and a resume, by the application deadline to:
Chair, Appointments Committee, Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS B3H 4R2 Fax: (902) 494-2801 Email: fspajobs@dal.ca

NOTE: If you are applying for multiple positions, please submit a separate application for each posting.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT AS A PART-TIME ACADEMIC ARE CONDITIONAL UPON SUFFICIENT STUDENT
ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE AND APPROVAL BY THE UNIVERSITY.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie
University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages
applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more
information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.