Assistant Professor of Practice
Required Qualifications
MFA in Theater Arts - Dramaturgy, Acting, or Directing. Strong record of excellence
in teaching (minimum of 3 years) the practice of theater or communication in higher
education settings. Strong record of outreach programming (minimum of 3 years).
Experience in curriculum development. Experience training instructors and trainers
in new curriculum(s). Knowledge of or experience with Alda Center courses and/or
workshops.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating with science communication content area experts and assessment
specialists. Professional theater experience. Quality teaching of senior researchers
and/or medical professionals.
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor
to serve as the Improvisation Curriculum Leader with a special expertise in theater,
improvisation training, and a strong understanding of the cultures of science and
medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for creation, development,
implementation and training of improvisation curriculum in the Alda Center; teach
graduate and undergraduate courses; co-manage improvisation training for the Alda
Center certified instructors; recruit and train improvisation instructors; and travel
to deliver workshops in the Alda Center and other relevant conferences. Candidates
should have a background in professional theater training and practice, experience
in community outreach, and significant teaching experience and the graduate and undergraduate
levels.
Special Notes
This is a non-tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime
provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order,
is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide
his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time
as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.
If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Application Procedure
Those interested in this position should fill out an online Applicant Information Survey, submit a State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV by clicking Apply. Alternately, you may submit your application
package to the departmental address or email below.
Apply
| Christina Kenny Anselmo |
| Business and Finance Manager |
| Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science |
| Stony Brook University |
| N4029 Melville Library |
| Stony Brook, NY 11794-3394 |
| Email: alda_center_recruitment@stonybrook.edu |
Campus Description
Long Island’s premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine represents Stony
Brook University’s entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook’s health-related
initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University
Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, the six Health Sciences schools — Dental
Medicine, Health Technology and Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing
and Social Welfare — as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more
than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 603 beds,
Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County’s only tertiary care center
and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children’s, with more than 180 pediatric specialists
in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region.
| Official Job Title: |
Assistant Professor of Practice |
| REF#: |
F-9920-18-07 |
| Campus: |
Stony Brook West Campus |
| Department: |
Center for Communicating Science |
| Salary: |
100,000 |
| Posting Start Date: |
07/25/2018 |
| Posting End Date: |
08/04/2018 |
Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure
Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 08/04/2018, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of
an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes
under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university
office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.
| Job Category: Faculty and Librarian |
Posting Date: 07/25/2018
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