Job Description

Department of Drama Sessional Postings

The Department of Drama, College of Arts and Science invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer to teach the following courses during the following session(s):

2023-2024 Regular Session
Term One

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 111.3 (02) Practicum I Indigenous Performance Methods
Term and Course Dates: Term One (January to April)
CRN: 88210
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:30 - 9:50 am
Expected Enrollment Limit: 30
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An MFA degree with a focus in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Knowledge of performance in relation to voice and speech training would be an asset. Applicants must possess knowledge and understanding of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit culture. Instructor must be able to communicate verbally in one or more languages of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit; have experience in language immersion techniques, in particular the \xe2\x80\x9ccommunicative method\xe2\x80\x9d of language acquisition; teach the language using a variety of traditional and contemporary methodologies, and especially via performance.

This position is currently structured as two half-time sessional appointments to be taught together with one instructor primarily focusing on performance and one primarily focusing on language. One full time position would be considered for the right applicant.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 113.3 (01) Technical Theatre II Stage Properties

Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 80047
Delivery Mode: Lecture and lab. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 - 11:20 am; Friday 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 16
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: A BFA degree in Design or Technical Theatre and professional experience in properties design, construction, and management.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 118.3 (01) Acting 1
Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82074
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 - 9:50 am
Expected Enrollment Limit: 32
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 118.3 (03) - ISAP Class: Acting 1
Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82075
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am to 12:50pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 32
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

This course section is part of the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) which bundles advisory, co-curricular and curricular programming to support the retention and success of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit students in the College of Arts & Science.

Additional qualifications required for this ISAP section include the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers that unequally affect Indigenous post-secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan
• Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines, and to the development of skills for student success in those disciplines
• Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning in small course cohorts
• Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching)

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 118.3 (11) Acting 1
Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82079
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday 7:00pm to 9:50pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 32
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 119.3 (01), Acting II

Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)

CRN: 90587

Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face to face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 11:30 am - 12:50 pm

Expected Enrollment Limit: 32
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 218.3 (01) Acting III

Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82081
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am to 11:50am
Expected Enrollment Limit: 24
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 366 (01) Fundamentals of Movement I and DRAM 468 (01) Expressive Movement 1 (taught together)

Term and Course Dates: Term One (September to December)
CRN: 82086
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 11:30 am - 12:50 pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 16
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting/movement experience. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Term Two
Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 111.3 (02) Practicum I Indigenous Performance Methods
Term and Course Dates: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 28510
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10:00 - 11:20 am
Expected Enrollment Limit: 30
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An MFA degree with a focus in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Knowledge of performance in relation to voice and speech training would be an asset. Applicants must possess knowledge and understanding of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, and Inuit culture. Instructor must be able to communicate verbally in one or more languages of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit; have experience in language immersion techniques, in particular the \xe2\x80\x9ccommunicative method\xe2\x80\x9d of language acquisition; teach the language using a variety of traditional and contemporary methodologies, and especially via performance.

This is a half-time sessional appointment for a course to be co-taught with a Drama faculty member.

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 118.3 (86) - ITEP Class: Acting 1
Term and Course Dates: Term Two (January to April)
CRN: 27779
Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face-to-face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 2:30pm to 3:50pm
Expected Enrollment Limit: 35
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

Additional qualifications required for this ITEP section include the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous community priorities and perspectives, and attention to socio-economic, inter-generational, and educational barriers that unequally affect Indigenous post-secondary cohorts in Saskatchewan
• Familiarity with Indigenous perspectives and research methodologies as they connect to relevant academic disciplines, and to the development of skills for student success in those disciplines
• Experience teaching using methods that promote collaborative and peer-to-peer learning in small course cohorts
• Experience teaching mature student cohorts and students with nonstandard K-12 preparation in relevant academic disciplines
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and commitment to pedagogic praxis (reflection and reflexive adaptation of teaching)

Course Number, Section, and Name: DRAM 119.3 (06), Acting II

Term and Course Dates: Term Two (January to April)

CRN: 22207

Delivery Mode: Lecture. Face to face delivery.
Course Schedule: Monday, 7:00 - 9:50 pm

Expected Enrollment Limit: 32
Location: Saskatoon
Qualifications: An M.F.A. degree in acting or equivalent acting experience and experience in teaching introductory acting to undergraduate students. Some knowledge of voice and speech training would be an asset.

A valid driver\'s license is required for any off-campus courses. Appointment periods include additional days in recognition of preparation and marking time required. Courses may be cancelled due to low enrolment.

Application Process:
Complete the , specify the position(s) for which you are applying, and send the application along with your curriculum vitae (if applicable) to drama.department@usask.ca.

If you are currently employed by the University of Saskatchewan in a full-time non-teaching position, discuss your application with your people leader to ensure the appointment is suitable relative to your current position.

Department: Drama
Status: Term
Employment Group: CUPE 3287
Academic Calendar:
Stipend:
Posted Date: 7/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/1/2023
Work Location: On Campus

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