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The Bowdoin College Department of Theater and Dance invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in Acting and Voice for the 2013-2014 academic year.  This appointment is benefits-eligible, has a teaching load of four courses per year, and begins July 1, 2013.   Applicants should have extensive professional acting and/or vocal coaching experience and be able to train and supervise undergraduate students in an intermediate acting course emphasizing voice and text; an advanced-level acting course on performing Shakespeare; and a beginning acting course focusing on the Stanislavsky system.  Additional duties include attending meetings and performances, providing vocal coaching for department productions, and engaging with colleagues in a small, active department.

Requirements: MFA in Acting or other advanced degree, and additional teaching experience in an accepted voice methodology (Linklater, Lessac, Roy Hart).  The successful candidate will also demonstrate a firm understanding and commitment to the role of the performing arts within a liberal arts education.

 
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions.  Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college on the Maine coast with a diverse student body made up of 30% students of color, 4% International students and approximately 15% first generation college students, Bowdoin College is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer.  We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.  Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs.    For further information about the college please visit our website: http://www.bowdoin.edu