What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acting/Directing position at Dickinson College?
Posting Details
Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.
Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, Dickinson College strongly encourages all members of the campus community to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Dickinson College serves a varied group of students who crave exploring art and artmaking through the path of their choice. Many students thrive in an environment of formal coursework and practice, while others seek a broad liberal arts education which integrates live performance and civic engagement, global studies, or sustainability. Within the department, students study a rich and broad mix of classes including studio and academic coursework. These classes are led by educators who combine strong teaching with significant professional experience. They prioritize collaboration with students in their professional work both on and off campus and they value successes and failures at all stages of the process and curriculum.
Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Interested candidates should apply for this position electronically via https://jobs.dickinson.edu. Please include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a teaching statement, media samples (professional work and/or teaching), and teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Optional is unofficially transcripts, writing sample, and sample syllabi. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
