Teaching Instructor - Drama and Screen Studies Program

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The Drama & Screen Studies Program at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time (ten-month per academic year) Instructor position in Applied Theatre, beginning July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. We seek a dynamic theatre practitioner and educator with strong experience in teaching and directing at the post-secondary level within a liberal arts context; and program and curricular development within a collaborative environment.

This position plays a central role in the delivery of the Drama curriculum and the artistic life of the program, with responsibilities spanning teaching, production, student mentorship, and program and public-facing initiatives.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will normally teach 5-6 courses across the Drama curriculum, including but not limited to:

In addition, the Instructor will be expected to:

Teaching responsibilities will include both lecture-based and studio-based courses, and candidates should demonstrate the ability to work with students at varying levels of experience.

Production and Program Responsibilities

In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to:

The role also includes:

Qualifications
Required:

Preferred:

A letter of application, a CV, and the names of two references should be sent to:

Dr Sarah Fanning
Director of Drama & Screen Studies
Mount Allison University
Email:

Review of applications will begin March 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

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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.