McCain Postdoctoral Fellow – Drama and Screen Studies Program

The successful candidate will have recently completed a Ph.D. in Drama, Film, or related field. The candidate will teach four courses in addition to creative activity/research. Two courses will be DRAM3001 Drama and Theatre Theory and DRAM3201 Trends in Contemporary Theatre. The other two courses are flexible depending on the candidate’s area(s) of expertise and experience. The ability to teach some courses that may be cross listed between Drama and Screen Studies is an asset.

The candidate will also participate in undergraduate student research supervision/mentorship through DRAM4011 and DRAM4950/4951 Independent Studies.

Drama and Screen Studies is a Bachelor of Arts program with options for both Majors and Minors. We balance traditional academics with skills-based experiential learning in a community-oriented environment.

A complete application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and statements of teaching and research interests. When available, submission of evidence of effective and inclusive teaching is encouraged. Complete applications should be emailed to Dr. Sarah Fanning (contact below).

Review of applications will begin May 13, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Sarah Fanning, Director of Drama and Screen Studies
Chair of the Search Committee
Drama and Screen Studies Program
Mount Allison University
Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1B4
Email: sfanning@mta.ca

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Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

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