Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic (THEA 3201.03 Directing for the Stage) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

PTAP3347P

Department/Unit

Fountain School of Performing Arts

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

This Part-Time Academic will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering THEA 3201.03 Directing for the Stage class from January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter Term 2027).
This course is an organic and practical extension of the work in the second-year level courses THEA 2901 (Dramaturgy: The Art of Developing Plays) and 2902 (Play Analysis for Directors). It assumes that the students already understand the basic principles of text analysis for performance. The class content is structured to cover all aspects of a typical rehearsal process, including advice on how to interact with actors, designers, and stage technicians. As much of the work as possible will be hands-on and will lead to several practical projects, at least one of which will ideally also be presented to the public.

The instructor will be responsible for all aspects of teaching and administering the course, including preparing and delivering lectures, marking student assignments, developing course content on Brightspace, and submitting grades. In addition to course time, the instructor is required to hold office hours for student consultations.

The instructor is expected to announce the end-of-term student ratings/evaluations of instruction. This position reports to the Director of the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Minimum ofan MA, MFA, or equivalent in Theatre, Drama, or related discipline, plus professional experience as a director. Previous experience of teaching and directing at a university is an asset, as is evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

January-April 2027

Open Date

Close Date

06/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21029