Theatre and New Dance - Pomona, United States - California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Description

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Theatre and New Dance

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Theatre and New Dance. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and .

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 3 in the News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

Student Population . California residents comprise the majority (96%) of applicants to undergraduate programs at Cal Poly Pomona, and 41% of new students were transfers in Fall % of Cal Poly Pomona students are first generation, 70% receive financial aid, and 44% qualify as Pell-eligible. The university enrolls a diverse student body that identifies as 53% Latinx, 22% Asian, 14% White, 3% Black, 2% International, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown and less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander and less than 1% Native American Indigenous. Thirty-nine percent of the student body were STEM majors with the top enrolled programs including psychology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biology and computer science.

Inclusive Excellence and Student Success . We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society.

*As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below.

Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work.

Inclusive Excellence Criteria:

Department of Theatre and New Dance : The Department of Theatre & New Dance at Cal Poly Pomona offers a degree with specializations in Acting, Dance Theatre, Design & Technical Production, General Theatre, and Theatre in Education & Community Engagement. The program centers a learn-by-doing approach aligned with Cal Poly Pomona University values, offering students opportunities to participate in a range of production activities including performance, choreography, design, management, and dramaturgy. Curricular support for this work is designed to strengthen students' critical thinking and collaboration skills, and their ability to engage with diverse cultural contexts. The Department nurtures a lively community of students engaging with professional artists including faculty and guest artists from the robust Los Angeles arts communities. CPP tenure-line faculty engage in teaching, research and/or creative work, student mentorship and advising, and service to the University and greater community.

Position description : The position of Assistant Professor of Theatre for Social Change is a new faculty line that will support an established sub-program in Theatre in Education & Community Engagement. The successful candidate will teach existing undergraduate courses, including general education courses, and/or develop new courses related to their specialty. The Department understands Theatre for Social Change as practices related to theatre and performance which engage communities, foster resistance through performance, intentionally disrupt oppressive structures, create dialogue as a tool for social justice, and engage decolonial educational frameworks. Candidates whose experience includes Theatre Education and working with diverse academic and/or non-academic communities will be strongly considered.

Minimum requirements include :

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with diverse academic backgrounds, scholarly and/or creative practices, and methodologies of Theatre for Social Change.

Conditions of Employment:

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process:

A completed online application will consist of the following:

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than February 15, 2024 . Finalists will appear for an in-person interview and teaching demonstration on the CPP campus.

Applications accepted only via —online application portal—for University hires.

Salary Range for 9 month Academic Year Appointment: $80,000 - $82,400

Equal Opportunity Employer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public