Carnegie Mellon University

Associate Professor, Dramaturgy

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama, seeks a full time Associate Professor of Dramaturgy (tenure-track).

The ideal candidate will have a national or international profile in production dramaturgy, literary management, and/or as a professor of dramaturgy, as demonstrated by a record of accomplishment or publication in the field.

Applicants should hold a PhD, or MFA with professional experience, and should have a strong background in theater history and knowledge of contemporary playwriting and new play development. In addition, expertise in the history of musical theater is desirable.

The ideal candidate will also have a minimum of three years teaching experience at the college level. We seek a dynamic, student-centered teacher who can offer undergraduate courses in Dramaturgy (possible topics include Adaptation, History of Theater, Theater Historiography, and Devised Theater) and Special Topics in Drama, as well as graduate-level courses in Performance History, Theory, and Criticism. In addition, we seek a knowledgeable professional who can advise undergraduate majors in production dramaturgy and augment our success in connecting students to professional opportunities and resources. The position is Pittsburgh based.

The start date for the hire is Fall 2013.

Please send cover letter, detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by October 1, 2012 to: Search Chair, Wendy Arons, School of Drama, Purnell Center for the Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Inquiries by email to drama-relations@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-2068.

Associate Professor, Sound Design

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama, seeks a full time Associate Professor of Sound Design (Tenure Track).

Ideally, applicants will hold an MFA or equivalent professional experience, including national and international sound design experience. Previous teaching experience is desirable. Besides strong, proven conceptual design skills, candidates should have knowledge of digital audio technology (mixers, control, delivery), networking, and audio analysis software (EASE, Smaart, etc.). Knowing Max/MSP is a plus, but not a requirement for the position. The responsibilities of this position will include teaching conceptual design, craft skills, and audio technology within a BFA and MFA conservatory training program as well as mentoring students in production. This position is Pittsburgh based.

The start date for the hire is Fall 2012.

Please send cover letter, detailed CV, teaching philosophy, and list of three references by October 17, 2011 to: Search Chair, Joe Pino, School of Drama, Purnell Center For The Arts, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Statement of Assurance

Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and Carnegie Mellon University is required not to discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. 

In addition, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs on the basis of religion, creed, ancestry, belief, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Carnegie Mellon does not discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders. However, in the judgment of the Carnegie Mellon Human Relations Commission, the Presidential Executive Order directing the Department of Defense to follow a policy of "Don't ask, don't tell, don't pursue" excludes openly gay, lesbian and bisexual students from receiving ROTC scholarships or serving in the military. Nevertheless, all ROTC classes at Carnegie Mellon University are available to all students.

Inquiries concerning application of these statements should be directed to the provost, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, telephone 412-268-6684 or the vice president for enrollment,

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5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213,
Telephone: 412-268-2056.

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