The Department of Theater at Swarthmore College invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism starting in the Fall semester of 2022. We seek candidates who identify as artist-scholars with specializations in fields such as Black American Theater, Performance Studies, Musical Theater, Applied and Community-Engaged Theater, Queer Theater, and artistic lineages outside of the mainstream Western canon. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive pedagogy and inspiring and mentoring students of diverse backgrounds and identities.  

Responsibilities include teaching courses and seminars in the candidate's specific areas of expertise as well as general foundational courses in Dramaturgy and Theater History, serving as Chair of the Department in rotation with other faculty, advising students in the major, and mentoring individual scholarly and creative thesis projects. The typical teaching load is 2 courses per semester. 

The Department of Theater is a close-knit, collaborative, student-centered department that serves 4-12 majors a year. The curriculum is built around a rigorous liberal arts education in combination with a practical exploration of performance that emphasizes experimentation and collaboration. The Department values engagement with both scripted and devised work, and seeks to involve students in all aspects of production.  We produce 3-5 full scale productions a year, in addition to student-directed Nights of Scenes and assorted workshops, play readings, and other events. Theater faculty are active artists and scholars in their fields, and participants in Philadelphia's thriving theater and performance community. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.swarthmore.edu/department-theater

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see 

https://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty.

Candidates must have a terminal degree (MFA/PhD/DFA), and several years of teaching experience is strongly preferred. 

Please submit a cover letter, an up-to-date CV., a statement of teaching philosophy and three confidential letters of recommendation, as well as any representative examples of scholarship or artistic work. Apply via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/96152 Applications submitted by December 1st, 2021 will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Please address any question you may have to Jean Tierno at jtierno1@swarthmore.edu.

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.